Rita was born in Alaska and spent her early and middle childhood years in both Alaska and Hawaii. Before graduating from High School, she was selected for internships with Alaska State Senator Carl Moses, and in Washington D.C. for United States Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. She attended the University of Alaska- Anchorage. She is a small business owner and a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and has a Cornell University Certificate of Accounting. Rita has been instrumental in building the client base, as well as the firms processes, policies and procedures. Away from the office, Rita is a sports enthusiast who loves bicycling, zip lining, and playing volleyball. She enjoys music, painting, movies and most of all, spending time with her family and friends.