Graduate of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, with a degree in Liberal Arts.
Ran the mail order department at Kill Rock Stars, an independent record label with offices in Portland, Oregon and Olympia, Washington, from 1998 to 2011.
Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential election of the United States.
Founded and published the feminist zine Jigsaw from 1989-1999.
Founded and was drummer for the bank Bikini Kill from 1990-1997.