Social Workers Endorse Jill Long Thompson

INDIANAPOLIS - Representing hard working and compassionate Hoosiers, today the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-IN) Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committee announced their support of Jill Long Thompson's campaign for Governor.

The National Association of Social Workers is the largest social work organization in the world with nearly 154,000 members. Of those, approximately 2,900 are members through the Indiana chapter of NASW. Indiana NASW PACE endorses candidates running for Indiana offices who share their concerns for social services, health care access, civil rights and assistance for Hoosiers who are most in need.  

"I'm honored to have the support of the social workers, and their noble leadership in our state," said Jill Long Thompson. "Human service workers are on the front lines every day helping Hoosiers live better lives. They see firsthand the dangers of the Daniels administration's failed policies, and they know Indiana can do better."

Known for her ability to get things done, Jill Long Thompson is an accomplished public servant. She has served as a city councilor, a Congresswoman and as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. Long Thompson grew up on her family's farm in rural Whitley County and was the first in her family to go to college. She received her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University and went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in business from Indiana University.  A farmer and college professor by trade, Long Thompson lives with her husband Don Thompson, a commercial airline pilot, on their farm in Marshall County.

Dennie Oxley is a 10-year veteran of the state legislature, currently serving as the Majority Whip in the Indiana House of Representatives. A former high school math teacher, school administrator and businessman, Oxley brings a wealth of public and private sector experience to the team. Oxley is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in education. A lifelong resident of English, a small community in Crawford County, he resides there with his wife, Jayme, and their two young daughters.

For more information about Jill Long Thompson, Dennie Oxley, or their campaign to restore Indiana's promise, please visit www.hoosiersforjill.com or call 317-635-Jill.

Source: Hoosiers for Jill Press Release

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