Career
She lost her re-election bid in November 2010. She served as Chair of the New Hampshire Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Committee, is the Vice Chair of the Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Committee, and served on the Executive Departments and Administration Committee. The Senate District 18 comprises: Litchfield and Wards 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the city of Manchester.
In addition to her elected positions Senator DeVries also serves on the board of directors of the Heritage United Way, and the Manchester Young Women’s Christian Association.