Dede Feldman has many professional accomplishments as an award-winning journalist, a public relations expert,  a university instructor and a state legislator.  The author of the recently published Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots, Suits and Citizens (UNM Press) She is best known for her public service in the state senate from 1997-2012, representing District 13, in the North Valley of Albuquerque.  Her legislative accomplishments include sponsorship and passage of campaign contribution limits(2009), a Health Insurance Transparency and Premium Review Act ( 2011), a Brain Injury Services Fund (1997) a Senior Prescription Drug Program ( 2003), a Nurse Advice LIne ( 2005),  A Do-Not-Call Bill limiting telephone solicitations (2003),  a Graduated Drivers Licensing Law for teenage drivers, solar and green building tax credits (2006&7), ATM controls (2005), and many more. Dede chaired the Senate Public Affairs Committee and the interim Health and Human Services Committee and won recognition from organizations ranging from the Alb. Chamber of Commerce to the NM Pediatric Society.  She is currently a consultant and blogger (senatorfeldman.typepad.com).