Dallas began her career as a news and sports reporter, working for several Oregon newspapers, before moving into technical writing, editing, and project management. She’s worked for Mentor Graphics, Preview Systems, and Waypoint Ventures, and still keeps her hand in journalism, writing freelance magazine pieces. She spends her free time with her family, watching her sons’ football and rugby games and volunteering at their school. She also enjoys horseback riding, paddleboarding, and skiing.