Norma was born in Grand Coulee, Washington. After graduating with a Masters degree in Business from San Diego State University, she spent seven years in lending, serving as a Vice President for Great American Savings Bank in San Diego. She became the first woman Real Estate Appraiser for the bank; and was also a Real Estate Licensed Negotiator and served on the Board of Examiners for the San Diego County Assessors office.

She left the bank to become Vice President and Developer for the largest apartment builder in San Diego, becoming the owner of hundreds of apartment projects. Then in 1981 she started her own consulting firm called "Powerful People" that facilitated entrepreneurs in their business expansion.

Norma served on many Boards of Directors including the San Diego Ballet, San Diego County Apartment Owners Association, California State Apartment Owners Association, San Diego County Abuse Foundation and the Committee to bring the Olympics to San Diego.

After retiring from the business world, Norma began the journey on her spiritual path, receiving a Doctorate of Divinity, and developing her gift for channeling through her exploration of automatic writing. She offered classes for small groups, which opened the doorway to her profound connection with Kuan Yen. It is this relationship with the Goddess of Compassion that helped launch her career as a professional teacher, healer and channel.

She was instrumental in assisting the connection with many channels, including Lee Carroll and Kryon, Geoffrey Hoppe and Tobias, as well as Steve Rother and the Light Connection. Some have called her the Teachers' Teacher.

Norma and Garret have a 15-year relationship that has lead them to create the Ohamah School as well as hosting a workshop titled "Breath and Expression." They have taught in 10 different countries. Norma and Garret also assist in the Crimson Circle monthly meetings.