Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop

Party: Democratic

Legislative Service

  • Nevada Senate, 2018–Present (first elected November 2018)
  • President pro Tempore, 2025
  • Co-Majority Whip, 2021
  • Nevada Assembly, 2008–2014 (first elected November 2008)—three regular and three special sessions

Other Public Service

  • Education Commission of the States, 2009–2010
  • Nevada Commission on Aging, 2009–2010
  • Focus on Nevada's Children, Junior League of Las Vegas
  • Early Learning Fellow, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Honors and Awards

  • Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, Community Ambassador Award, 2023
  • Nevada Justice Association, 2023
  • Nevada Press Association First Amendment Champion, 2021
  • Nevada Psychological Association Legislator of the Year, 2019
  • Lifetime Achievement for Advancement & Support of Education, Nevada Association of School Superintendents, 2014
  • Top 25 Government Technology's Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, 2014
  • Outstanding Contributions to our Community & State, Women's Democratic Club of Clark County, 2013
  • Rising Star Award, Nevada Women's Lobby, 2009

Other Achievements

  • Western Legislative Academy, The Council of State Governments-WEST, 2010
  • Henry Toll Fellowship Program, CSG
  • Clark County School District Educator, 1974–2004
  • United Way's Education Council

Affiliations

  • NCSL: Executive Committee, Education Committee Chair, Education Finance Fellows
  • Education Commission of the States, Commissioner, 2008–2014
  • Nevada Department of Education, Nevada Educator Preparation Program Committee, current
  • P-20W (Preschool–Higher Education to Workforce), Advisory Council 2015–2016
  • Toll Fellows Alumni & Western Leadership Academy, CSG 2011–2014
  • Early Learning Fellow, NCSL 2012
  • RPEN

Education

  • Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, UNLV
  • Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education, UNLV
  • Educational Leadership and Management Certification, Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
  • Library Endorsement, UNLV

Personal

Occupation: Educator
Recreation: Family, cooking and reading
Born: 1951–Las Vegas, Nevada
Children: Three daughters
Grand Children: Five grandchildren

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