Former Senator, Montana State Senate, 2006-2016

Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, 2000-2006

Appointed, Senator, Montana State Senate, December 2006

Former Member, Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Ranking Member, Natural Resources Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Member, Taxation Committee, Montana State Senate

Chair, Governors Advisory Council on Civil Rights, 2006

Board Member, Progressive Labor Caucus, 2003-2006

Member, State Parks Futures II, 2001-2002

Vice Chair, Democratic Control Committee, 1999-2000

Vice Chair, Lewis and Clark County Democratic Central Committee, 1998

Executive Director, Montana Human Rights Network

Environmental Specialist, State of Montana, 1990-1992

Organizer/Lobbyist, Montana Environmental Information Center, 1988-1990

Student Services, Goshen College, 1980-1985

Member, Helena Symphony Society

Vice President, Northwest Coalition for Human Dignity

Board Member, The Policy Institute, 2001-2006

Chair, Women's Voices for the Earth, 2003-2006

Member, PRIDE Board, 1998-2000