[4] The command supports Navy shore installations in six western states and is headquartered in San Diego.

[7] She also served two high-level assignments at the Pentagon, including Director of Shore Readiness for the Chief of Naval Operations from 2000 to 2001.

She served as chief of business operations for the San Diego Unified School District from 2001 till 2003.

She was recruited to that position by chapter chairman Jerry Sanders to restore the unit's reputation and credibility.

The chapter had come under heavy criticism because of controversy over the use of funds donated for the relief of victims of a 2001 wildfire.

[14] She resigned in June 2007 and took a position as senior vice president for the energy group of General Atomics.

[18] Since 2010 she has been the CEO and chair of REBOOT, a program to help military veterans transition to civilian life.