Evelyn graduated from the University of Washington, and was recruited by her former high school principal to teach English. Following her teaching career she received a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Puget Sound, and a second Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. Her success as a professional therapist, and the founder of Lakewood Professional Counseling Center with nine associates required her to become familiar with real estate, leasing and management. While serving the community for 18 years as a clinician, she began developing office buildings.