Wenche Oxholm received a Master of Science in mathematics from the University of Oslo, 2003, and has worked for the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) since August 2007. Her work at FFI has primarily been related to analysis of technical and operational performance on anti-submarine warfare sonars. In recent years, her main activity has been reporting various aspects of the Norwegian Navy surface structure. Oxholm served as an officer with the Royal Norwegian Air Force for several years, prior to FFI employment.