Born on June 26th, 1953 in Wrocław

In 1977, graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Wrocław.

In 1977-1996, worked at environmental protection institutions; worked as an expert advisor to the Supervisory Board of the Regional Fund for the Environmental Protection and Water Management in Krosno, and then in Rzeszów (1996-2001).

In 2006-2010, chairperson of the District Council in Jasło.

Actively participates in the Polish Red Cross. President of the Red Cross Podkarpacki Regional Council in Rzeszów.

Member of NSZZ "Solidarity" (trade union).

No political party affiliation.

Widow of Senator Stanisław Zając, who was killed in the airplane crash near Smolensk; has two children.