With a background in law, healthcare, and journalism, Luzanne Otte graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in political science. She subsequently earned a master's degree in biomedical ethics from Harvard University, following which she spent two years as a surgical circulator at St. John Health Center, a Catholic hospital in Santa Monica, California. Luzanne Otte's responsibilities in this position included sterilizing instruments and post-surgery cleaning of the operating room.
Later, after earning a juris doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School, Ms. Otte joined the Office of General Counsel of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. She spent 10 years there, managing its C3 Pilot Program and implementing infrastructure builds, adult GED programs, and professional development at underserved parishes and schools. Most recently, Luzanne Otte managed contracts for Barrister Executive Suites as chief legal officer.
As a writer, she has published lifestyle articles in magazines such as ELLE Decor and Town and Country. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Otte is a member of the board of directors of the Corpus Christi Rebuild Committee and enjoys hobbies like reading, hiking, and beach volleyball.