Nancy Sevo attended Louisiana State University, where she received a degree in speech therapy and audiology. She began her professional career as a clinical sciences researcher at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans. She later moved to Denver, where she established herself within the commercial real estate industry. She held a commercial real estate license in Colorado for 23 years and achieved the CCIM designation, recognizing her commercial investment real estate expertise. She is an avid golfer, bridge player, and water sports enthusiast. Her heart has always been invested in the philanthropic community. She has consulted with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, served on the Board of Governors for the Denver Zoo, and serves as a committee Chair for the Denver Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making program. She and her husband, John, have two daughters and four grandchildren.