Iovino earned a Master of Arts in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College in 1993.

[4] Following Tim Murphy's resignation from the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district in 2017, Iovino sought to become the Democratic Party nominee in the special election to succeed him.

[5] Iovino placed third on both ballots, trailing behind Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli and Lamb, the eventual special election winner.

[12] In July 2020, Iovino signed a letter urging Governor Tom Wolf to ease restrictions on bars and restaurants.

[13] In July 2020, Iovino lost her wallet, which was coincidentally found and returned by her Republican opponent Devlin Robinson.