She graduated from the University of Regina, majoring in Social Studies and Communications.
[2] Crofford's 12 years of work in La Ronge included Assistant Director of Personnel with the Department of Northern Saskatchewan, representative to the provincial Environment Impact Assessment Secretariat and Business Manager of the Kikinahk Indian and Métis Friendship Centre.
On her return to Regina, Crofford was Program Co-ordinator at the Rainbow Youth Centre and Research Co-ordinator at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina.
She has served in cultural, artistic, human rights, youth labour, business and community service organizations.
She was chair of the Regina Opening Ceremonies event for the 1995 Grey Cup,[4] founder of the Cathedral Village Drum Circle and continues to serve on the Cathedral Village Arts Festival and other community committees.