Dee Owens
Democratic Women's Caucus Steering Committee Secretary
I have worked on political campaigns since I was 9, most recently including a month with Howard Dean in Iowa and New Hampshire, and I regularly attend national progressive gatherings. Since moving to Bloomington 5 years ago, I have worked for several campaigns and at the polls, and have been a state convention delegate.
I hold a BS with honors in political science and English from Indiana State and an MPA with a policy analysis concentration from IU/SPEA.
I have directed several nonprofits, a state agency, and chaired a national advisory council in Washington, DC. I currently direct the Alcohol-Drug Information Center at IU, serve in leadership capacities on several local, state, and national boards, and I train internationally for the Federal government.
I adhere to a progressive agenda:
Equal rights for all women
Belief in the wisdom that decisions about a woman's body are between herself and her physician
Provision of services to help women overcome disadvantages inherent in single parenthood and overwhelming socioeconomic odds.
I will use my experience in a leadership role with the DWC and help more women become viable candidates for office and appointments. Working together with you, we will achieve that goal!