Senator, New Mexico State Senate, 1997-2012

Member, Governor's Commission on Oral Health

Member, Shared Vision Land Use & Transportation Caucus

President, Dede Feldman and Company, 1987-present

Owner, Dede Feldman and Company, 1985-present

Adjunct Professor, University of New Mexico, 1989-1995

Adjunct Professor, University of Albuquerque, 1980-1985

Reporter, Albuquerque News, 1980-1982

Former Chair, Albuquerque Citizens Advisory Group

Former Chair, Albuquerque Community Advisory Group

Councilor, Insure New Mexico Advisory Council

Member, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

Former President, New Mexico Press Women, Albuquerque Chapter

Member, New Mexico Public Relations Society

Member, North Valley Neighborhood Coalition

Commissioner, Western Interstate Compact on Higher Education

Awards:

Leader Award, Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2005;
Carl Souder Water Protection Award, New Mexico Environmental Law Center, 2004;
Citizen Planner of the Year, New Mexico Section of the American Planning Association, 2004;
Pillar Award, First Choice Community Health Clinics, 2004;
Public Service Award, New Mexico Psychological Association, 2001;
Child Advocate of the Year, New Mexico Pediatric Society, 2000;
Silver Anvil Award of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America, 2000;
DC-based Flemming Fellow, Center for Policy Alternatives, 1999;
Appreciation Award, New Mexico Primary Care Association, 1998;
Legislator of the Year, Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministries, 1998.