Kathleen was raised in Spokane, Washington, and has called the Treasure Valley home for over 35 years. She established her public accounting firm, Kathleen Roma & Associates, in Meridian in 1995. She specializes in small business services and individual and business tax preparation. Kathleen has earned multiple professional recognitions, including the SBA Region 10 Women in Business Advocate Award for her dedication to supporting small businesses. Outside of her work, Kathleen has been happily married for 37 years. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two daughters, two sons-in-law, three grandchildren, and precious cocker spaniel, Lucy. Her passions include traveling, skiing, scuba diving, and relaxing at their cabin in Donnelly, along with visiting friends.