Jenny Wilson (Utah)
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Jenny Wilson is a member of the Salt Lake County Council. In September 2006, Wilson announced her candidacy for the 2007 race for Salt Lake City Mayor. In the September 2007 primary she did not receive the Democratic nomination.
Council member Wilson was elected to the Council in 2004 after vowing to enact stronger ethics laws and bring about needed reform to Salt Lake County.
(D-UT), and in 1976 was elected Mayor of Salt Lake City, serving until 1985. Wilson graduated from East High School in 1983.
Wilson received a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Utah
in 1988. Throughout college, Wilson worked for the Sundance Institute
as an office assistant, where she helped with the first Sundance Film Festival
. After ten years in the workforce, Wilson entered a mid-career program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
and received her Masters in Public Administration in 1998.
After working as the press secretary on her father's 1988 Governor's race, Wilson worked for the National Association of Counties, the National Cable Television Association and on Capitol Hill for Congressman Les AuCoin
of Oregon. She returned to her college employer, the Sundance organization from 1990-1992. She returned to the Oregon U.S. Senate campaign of her former employer, Congressman Les AuCoin. Following that campaign, she returned to Washington D.C. where she was hired by Congressman Bill Orton
from Utah. She later became his Chief of Staff and served in that capacity until he left Congress in 1996.
Wilson joined the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in 1999. She served as a Director of Volunteers where her specific duties included retention, communication and special events.
Following the completion of her work for the Olympic Organizing Committee, Wilson joined the staff of "Cover The Uninsured Week," a national campaign to draw attention to the large number of Americans who go without health insurance
. She was later hired by "Voices for Utah Children" to direct the "Covering Kids," campaign, dedicated to decreasing the number of Utah children who go without health coverage.
Council member Wilson was elected to the Council in 2004 after vowing to enact stronger ethics laws and bring about needed reform to Salt Lake County.
Career
Wilson's father, Ted Wilson, was the Administrative Assistant to U.S. Congressman Wayne OwensWayne Owens
Douglas Wayne Owens was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Utah's 2nd congressional district from 1973 to 1975 and again from 1987 to 1993....
(D-UT), and in 1976 was elected Mayor of Salt Lake City, serving until 1985. Wilson graduated from East High School in 1983.
Wilson received a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
in 1988. Throughout college, Wilson worked for the Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute is a non-profit organization founded by Robert Redford in 1981 that actively advances the work of filmmakers and storytellers worldwide...
as an office assistant, where she helped with the first Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
. After ten years in the workforce, Wilson entered a mid-career program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and received her Masters in Public Administration in 1998.
After working as the press secretary on her father's 1988 Governor's race, Wilson worked for the National Association of Counties, the National Cable Television Association and on Capitol Hill for Congressman Les AuCoin
Les AuCoin
Walter Leslie "Les" AuCoin , is an American politician and the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from since it was formed in 1882. The seat has been held by a Democrat ever since....
of Oregon. She returned to her college employer, the Sundance organization from 1990-1992. She returned to the Oregon U.S. Senate campaign of her former employer, Congressman Les AuCoin. Following that campaign, she returned to Washington D.C. where she was hired by Congressman Bill Orton
Bill Orton
William "Bill" Orton was an American Democratic Congressman. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah from 1991 to 1997.-Early life and education:...
from Utah. She later became his Chief of Staff and served in that capacity until he left Congress in 1996.
Wilson joined the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in 1999. She served as a Director of Volunteers where her specific duties included retention, communication and special events.
Following the completion of her work for the Olympic Organizing Committee, Wilson joined the staff of "Cover The Uninsured Week," a national campaign to draw attention to the large number of Americans who go without health insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care expenses among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to ensure that money is...
. She was later hired by "Voices for Utah Children" to direct the "Covering Kids," campaign, dedicated to decreasing the number of Utah children who go without health coverage.