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Tanya Cook
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 13th district |
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| In office 2009–2017 |
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| Preceded by | Lowen Kruse |
| Succeeded by | Justin Wayne (politician) |
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| Born | November 9, 1964 Agana, Guam |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Tanya Cook was born on November 9, 1964, in Agana, Guam. She is a politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska. A politician is someone who works in government. Tanya Cook represented the 13th district in the Nebraska Legislature. This district includes a part of Omaha.
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Serving in the Nebraska Legislature
In 2008, Tanya Cook was chosen to represent the 13th legislative district in Nebraska. The Nebraska Legislature is where laws are made for the state.
First Term: 2009 to 2013
During her first time in office, from 2009 to 2013, she worked on many important groups called committees. These committees help study different topics and make decisions.
- She served on committees like General Affairs and Natural Resources.
- She also worked on State-Tribal Relations and Urban Affairs.
- Another committee she was part of was Health and Human Services.
- From 2011 to 2012, she was the Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee. This means she helped lead that group.
Tanya Cook and Brenda Council were very important. They were among the first African-American women elected to the Nebraska Legislature. This was a big step for representation in the state.
Re-election in 2012
Because of her hard work, Tanya Cook was elected again in 2012. She continued to serve the people of her district.
Tanya Cook's Professional Life
Beyond her work in government, Tanya Cook has had an interesting career.
City Girl Communications
Today, she is the President of City Girl Communications. This company helps other businesses with their public relations. Public relations is about how a company or person communicates with the public.
Working for the Governor
Before starting her own company, Tanya Cook worked for Governor Mike Johanns. From 1999 to 2006, she was the Director of Urban Affairs. In this role, she focused on issues important to cities.
Her Education Journey
Tanya Cook studied at two different universities:
- In 1986, she earned her bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. She studied international business there.
- Later, in 1994, she went to the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She earned her master's degree in training and development.
