After graduating in Law, she began working in the CEOE, taking responsibility for the International Labor Relations Area.

[1] After passing through the International Labour Organization as a consultant, She entered fully into politics, joining the ranks of the Popular Party (PP).

Between 1997 and 1999 she worked under Javier Arenas, at that time Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, as an advisor.

[2] In 1999 she was elected regional deputy of the Assembly of Madrid, and occupied the position of first secretary of the board.

In June 2007 she was chosen by Esperanza Aguirre to replace Juan José Güemes at the head of the Ministry of Employment and Women of Government of the Community of Madrid.