Originally from Southern Arizona, Ms. Stirnitzke has baccalaureate degrees from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and from the University of Arizona. She attended Washburn University School of Law and graduated with Honors before returning to Oregon. Ms. Stirnitzke has been involved extensively in the labor movement, serving as a union delegate, a union national officer, and even interning with the National Labor Relations Board during law school. In her off hours, Ms. Stirnitzke enjoys traveling, piloting aircraft, learning new languages, and giving back to the community.