Janele Hyer-Spencer
American lawyer and politician
Born
October 24th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a lawyer and politician, focusing on advocating for community issues. Held the position of a state representative in Utah. Engaged in legislative initiatives aimed at improving education and healthcare policies. Participated actively in local governance and community service throughout career.
Served as a Utah state representative
Advocated for education and healthcare reforms
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