Background Info
M/F: Female
Education:
MPA, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh
BS, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
Professional Work:
Retired
Human Resources Management Director, NC Department of Agriculture, 2001-2004
Human Resources Management Director, NC Department of Administration, 1993-2001
Personnel Director, NC Department of Community Colleges, 1984-1993
Personnel Analyst, NC Office of State Personnel, 1977-1984
High School English Teacher, Hampton, Virginia, 1972-1975.
Political Experience:
Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2005-present
Democratic Freshmen Chair, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2005-2006
Vice Chair, Wake County Democratic Party, 2004
Chair/Commissioner, Wake County Board of Commissioners, 1998-2002
Platform Committee Member, 2000 Democratic National Committee.