Commissioner López’s service started at Wisconsin Community Services as a case manager for juveniles. Later, she transitioned to adult supervision in the private sector, managing community correctional services. Returning to public service, Ms. López joined the Department of Corrections as a program and policy analyst, developing evidence-based practices programming, and training before becoming a corrections field supervisor and later Corrections Services supervisor. Ms. López is an active member of the Interstate Commission, serving as chair of the Training Committee.