She worked as a Director of Government and Community Affairs for the Health and Hospitals Corporation at Elmhurst Medical Center.
[1] Her political career started when she was elected to serve as the Queens County Budget Negotiator.
[2] The election contained a vigorous undercurrent of challenge against New York City term limits imposed against incumbents seeking reelection.
Her main committee assignments included Finance, Health, Juvenile Justice, Land Use, Standards & Ethics, and Zoning & Franchises.
[3] On September 15, 2009, in her bid for election to a third term, Sears was defeated 49% to 39% by Daniel Dromm- a Community Organizer and teacher and Democratic District Leader.