Served as a senior executive in both the Executive and Legislative Branches of the U.S. Government and as the Executive Director of the Entomological Society of America, a national scientific society. Her experience is in federal budgeting, strategic planning, and general management. She also has many years of experience with non-profit organizations, serving on boards and committees, and chairing fundraisers and other events, both personal and professional.  Professional specialties include: Event Planning; Governance; Non-Profit Management; Financial Management; Strategic Planning; Reorganization and Downsizing; Personnel Administration, Building/Facilities Management, Contract Administration, Fundraising; Office Moves; Negotiating Contracts, and Leading Task Forces.