Porsche’s professional experience spans public health, education, financial services, and social services, which helps her look at complex problems broadly and identify systemic solutions. She is owner and president of Relevant Strategies, a management consulting firm. Previously, she served as CEO of Starling Systems, a software development company. Porsche is a former teacher and university administrator, and has held adjunct faculty positions at The Evergreen State College and Pacific Lutheran University.
She holds a BS in mathematics from Montana State University and an MBA in technology and innovation management from Pacific Lutheran University. She is the former chair of the Group Health Board of Trustees, former director and vice-chair at BECU, and current director at Group Health Foundation.