Background Info
M/F: Female
Family: Widow; 3 Children: Laura, Todd, Lisa (deceased).
Date of Birth: 01/10/1938
Place of Birth: Ladysmith, WI
Home town: Santa Barbara
Religious Beliefs: Lutheran
Education:
MA, Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1990
MA, Religion, Yale University, 1964
BS, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1959.
Professional Work:
Director, Santa Barbara County Parent & Child Enrichment Center
Director, Santa Barbara County Teenage Pregnancy & Parenting Project
Instructor, Early Childhood Education, Santa Barbara City College
Nurse/Health Advocate, Santa Barbara School District
Head Nurse, Yale New Haven Hospital.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Elected, Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 1998.