Federici’s entire adult life has been devoted to music, community activism and philanthropy.
Her Willamette degree in music education and her graduate work in 1963 in vocal performance and music led her to teach vocal music and training. She soloed, sang in musical ensembles, performed in musical theater and conducted choral groups and church choirs. She also worked tirelessly to better her community of St. Helens, Oregon, working in politics, schools and the retail community and on local and state service boards. In return, her community honored her with awards including Young Careerist, Oregon Retailer of the Year, Woman of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
Federici continues to work in music in her retirement in Seattle.