Background Info
M/F: Female
Family: Husband: John Marshall Collins; 2 Children: John, Sheila.
Date of Birth: 12/21/1947
Place of Birth: San Mateo, CA
Home town: San Jose
Religious Beliefs: Lutheran
Education:
JD, School of Law, University of Santa Clara, 1975
BA, Political Science, Stanford University, 1970.
Professional Work:
Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law, School of Law, University of Santa Clara, 1981-1994
Executive Director, Community Housing Developers, 1978-1981
Law Partner, Webber & Lofgren, 1978-1980
Director, Community Housing Developer, 1978-1979
Law Teacher, University of Santa Clara, 1976-1978
Aide, Representative Don Edwards, United States House of Representatives, 1970-1978.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1994-present
Member, Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County, 1981-1994.