Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) is featuring stories from mothers seeking or serving in public office to celebrate Mother’s Day. WPLN's Director of Development, Maureen McInerney, interviewed Senator Jessica Bell of North Dakota’s District 33.
Senator Jessica Bell is a 5th generation North Dakotan, born and raised on a cattle ranch north of Dodge, ND in the district she currently represents, supported by her husband Michael, and two teenage daughters, Ella and Eva. She has served as the North Dakota State Senator for District 33 since 2012, representing an area in the west central part of the state, including Mercer, Morton, Oliver, and part of McLean County. She is currently chairman of the Finance and Taxation Committee and a senior member and previous chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Check out the conversation below to hear about her experience balancing service to her family and community!
