[1] After moving to Christchurch, she worked as a laboratory technician for Canterbury District Health Board for 14 years.
[7] Severin continued to be involved with these companies through her political career, as shown by a June 2023 report on MPs' financial interest disclosures.
She championed free marketing and deregulation, and stated her intention to advocate on behalf of small business in Parliament.
[3] For the 2023 general election, ACT moved Severin down its party list from 9th to 14th,[18] which was not a high enough ranking for her to be re-elected.
[2][21] Severin delayed receiving her COVID-19 vaccination after seeking medical advice due to a pre-existing condition.