Career
She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1981, and was re-elected on three occasions. She had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the terms 1981–1985. From 2000 to 2002 she worked at the Office of the Auditor General of Norway.
She has been involved in the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities and the Norwegian Heart and Lung Patient Organisation.