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YEO Bios
Zachary Vruwink
Mayor

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Zachary J. Vruwink was elected Wisconsin Rapids’ 22nd, and youngest,
mayor in a historic four-way election in 2012. He was re-elected for his
second term in 2014. Vruwink was born, attended school, and started
and grew a business in Wisconsin Rapids. Prior to his election, he
actively served his community on the board of directors for a number
of local non-profits. Vruwink is passionate about recreation, technology,
entrepreneurship, citizen engagement, and public service. @zachvruwink

Jennifer Wadsworth

Soil & Water Supervisor
Raleigh, North Carolina
In 2010—at age 21—Wadsworth made history when she was elected to the
Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors—
she’s the youngest woman ever elected to public office in North Carolina.
Hailing from a family farm, she advocated for agriculture and farmland
preservation. With her leadership, the district secured its first conservation
easement and partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps and NAVY to preserve
open space and restrict development under a vital military flight path. Re-elected in 2014, she now
serves as board vice-chair. Wadsworth works as a political and corporate consultant and is the
co-founder of a progressive nonprofit called New Leaders Council–North Carolina. She serves on
the NC School of Science and Mathematics Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, was appointed
to a statewide board to oversee NC State University Women’s Center, and speaks to international
delegations for the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program.
@jennawadsworth

Fawn Walker Montgomery
Councilwoman

McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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V. Fawn Walker Montgomery is a second term councilwoman in the City of
McKeesport. Walker Montgomery obtained a B.A. in political science from
one of the oldest historically black universities, Johnson C. Smith University,
and a M.S. in criminal justice administration from Point Park University.
Walker Montgomery serves on the McKeesport Recreation Board, is chair
of the McKeesport Downtown Business Authority, vice chair of the Home
Rule Charter Committee, and board member for Carnegie Library of McKeesport. Walker Montgomery
is the co-founder/lead organizer for the group Take Action Mon Valley, member of Mon Valley People’s
Action Committee, and member of the African-American Elected Officials of Allegheny County. She is
a Christian and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was recognized as a 2013 Mon Valley
Women of Achievement and 2012 Outstanding Councilwoman by Voice of Vision Outreach Ministries.
Walker Montgomery is married to George Montgomery and they have one daughter.

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