[1] She most recently served as the Commandant of Cadets for the U.S. Air Force Academy from 2019 to 2021.

[2][3] Edmondson graduated from the University of Florida, Gainesville with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 1992, along with a commission as a Second Lieutenant through Air Force ROTC.

From June 2012 to May 2014, she commanded the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg AFB, California.

From June 2014 to May 2015, she commanded Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Edmondson was the Director of Space Policy for the National Security Council until May 2019, when she became the Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.