Glenna Wallace
2006-Present

was elected to the office of the Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma in 2006.  She is the first woman ever elected to this office.

Work History

From 1968 to 2006, Chief Glenna was employed at Crowder College.  She spent over 38 years in various capacities at the college; some of her positions included:

Interim Academic Dean

Division Chair of Communications – Fine Arts/Design

Department Chair of Communications

Instructor of Communications

Grant writer

Title III Director

Director of International Travel

Director of Adult Basic Education (GED)

Education

Chief Glenna holds degrees from several institutions:

Post Graduate Studies at Tulsa, Arkansas, Southwest Missouri State Universities

EDS Pittsburg State University

MA Pittsburg State University

BA Pittsburg State University

Community Service

Throughout the years Chief Glenna has been active in numerous organizations and boards in the community and for the tribe.

Seneca Chamber of Commerce

Seneca School Board

Seneca Study Club

Seneca 4-H Club

Eastern Shawnee Tribal Business Committee (18 years)

Clan mother for TEAL

Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity

Chautauqua Performer

Intertribal Council

Investment Clubs

Honors

During her many years of service to academia, the community and the tribe, several organizations have bestowed honors and recognition for her dedication and work:

“2009” Participant Colonial Williamsburg Foundation “American Indian Initiative”, Williamsburg, VA“ 2007” Ten Most influential Women in Tri-State Region

DAR Heritage Award

Outstanding Alumni Wyandotte High School

Business & Professional Woman of the Year

Soroptimist Woman of Distinction

Board Member People’s Bank

Governor’s Award for Outstanding Teacher

Honorary Lifetime Member Newtonia BPA

Local, State, Regional, National Teaching Awards

2006 Eastern Shawnee Senior Princess

2007 Woman Tribal Leader of the Year by Engage Life Program

2007 Ten Most Influential Woman in the Tri-State Region