She served in the position of deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder during the term 1977–1981. On the local level she was member of Lillesandmunicipal council during the terms 1971–1975 and 1991–1995. She was born in Holt.
She was a member of the central committee of the Centre Party from 1969 to 1979, and was deputy party leader from 1973 to 1979.
In addition she was a member of the board in several organizations within the Church of Norway, including the Diocese Council of Agder, as well as other Christian organizations.