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.
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)
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
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
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