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Denise Juneau, JD
Government and Community Affairs
Denise Juneau, JD is a prominent public servant and education advocate with a distinguished career spanning various leadership roles. She currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Board at the Voter Participation Center, a position she has held since July 2021.1
Career Highlights
Juneau has achieved several historic firsts in her career:
- First Native woman elected to statewide executive office
- First Native superintendent in Seattle
- First openly LGBTQIA federal candidate in Montana1
Professional Experience
Government and Education:
Juneau's career has been deeply rooted in public service and education:
- Voter Participation Center: Chairwoman of the Board (July 2021 - Present)
- Montana Office of Public Instruction: Director of Indian Education (January 2006 - January 2009)
- Teaching Experience: Spanning 23 years (1994 - 2017), including roles as an instructional coach and high school teacher
- Legal Experience: Various positions from 2003 to 2006, including work as an associate attorney and judicial law clerk
Political Career:
In 2015-2016, Juneau ran for the U.S. House of Representatives as a candidate for Montana's At-Large Congressional District.1
Education and Background
Juneau comes from a family with a strong background in public education and public service. Her parents and grandparents worked in public school systems, with her mother founding the first alternative school and tribal college in their community.1
Advocacy and Focus
Throughout her career, Juneau has focused on:
- Combating educational injustice
- Investing in opportunities for underserved communities
- Addressing systemic inequality
- Advocating for Indian tribes and tribal corporations
- Improving the American public education system1
Denise Juneau's LinkedIn profile reflects her commitment to education, public service, and advocacy for underrepresented communities, particularly in the context of Native American rights and LGBTQIA representation.
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