Democratic Precinct delegate, 1983-present

Experience, 9th Congressional Democratic Black Caucus

Genesee County Board of Commissioners, 1986-96

Michigan House of Representatives, 1996-2002

Experience, Women's Legislative Caucus

Amy Jo Manor Housing Complex, Director of Human Resources

Genesee Memorial Hospital, Nurse's Aide, Sterile Processing Aide, 1969-90

Experience, Genesee County Community Mental Health Board

Experience, Genesee County Substance Abuse Services Board

Experience, Jobs Central Workforce Development Board

Experience, Sisters United

Vera B. Rison Women's Shelter of Hope, named in her honor

Service Employees International Union Local 79 Council, past Chair

A. Phillip Randolph Institute Civil Rights Human Rights Award, 1994

Black History Month Award for Contributions, 1993