Tanya Cook
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| Tanya Cook | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 13 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Aide / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Tanya Cook (1964-), Antigua, Guam, is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 13. She was first elected in 2008.
Background
Born in Guam, USA, on November 9, 1964, Senator Cook is a graduate of Georgetown University, and has a M.A. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Her career prior to the Nebraska Senate was in the Nebraska executive, serving as the Director of Urban Affairs in the Govenor's office. Her experience outside of Nebraska includes serving in the administration of former New York City Mayor, David Dinkins. [1]
Education
Tanya Cook earned her Bachelors degree in international business from Georgetown University in 1986 and her MA in training and development in 1994 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Professional Experience
Tanya Cook has professional experience on the staff of governor Mike Johanns, on the staff of governor Dave Heineman, within the NW Ayer Advertising Agency, and as president of City Girl Communications.
Political Experience
Tanya Cook has been a senator on the Nebraska State Legislature since 2008 and has political experience on the staff of Ben Nelson, the staff of Brenda Council when she rand for city council and mayor, as a fund-raising aide for David Dinkin, on the Wells Fargo Bank Community Advisory Board, and on the Governor's Omaha Advisory Council for Lead Safe.
Organizations
Tanya Cook is involved with a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Florence Kiwanis Girls Incorporated Board, Leadership Omaha Alumni Association, Neighborhoods, North Omaha Commercial Club, and the Omaha Public Library Foundation Board.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Tanya Cook currently serves on one non-legislative committee, the Commission for the Protection of Children.
Committees
Tanya Cook currently serves on three legislative committees, the General Affairs Committee, the Natural Resources Committee, and the Urban Affairs Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Tanya Cook
District 13
Room 1115
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2727
Email: tcook@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
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