Dalene has a personal connection to the Dolores School District, as her children attended Dolores schools. Having been part of the school community as a parent, she is proud to now be part of the district in a different capacity. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background in wealth management, finance operations, banking services, and business administration. Her career has included working with both individuals and organizations, along with being a small business entrepreneur herself. These experiences have given her a broad range of professional experience. Outside of work, Dalene enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and running her small businesses. One of her favorite things to do is watch her family compete with their race cars. She enjoys the excitement of race weekends, traveling to different tracks, and supporting her family throughout the racing season.