Dr. Norrlander became a Diplomate of the ABFO in 1989. She has served in numerous positions with the Board, including acting as its president in the 1996-97 term of office.
She has also served on the Board of Governors for the ASFO. Since 1985, Dr. Norrlander has been a Deputy Medical Examiner and Forensic Dental Consultant for Ramsey and Hennepin Counties. Now she currently is also affiliated with the Mayo Clinic, Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office. She has also lectured frequently to local law enforcement, dental organizations and students at the University in forensic dentistry. She is the originator of the area disaster ID team with which she is still an active member. Dr. Norrlander has retired from general dentistry practice, however she continues to work as a locum tenens dentist throughout the metropolitan area as well as continuing as a forensic dental consultant.