Donavon Hawk is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 76th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.[1]
Education
Hawk spent two years studying fashion and apparel design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He then earned certificates in surgical technology and occupational safety from Montana Technological University.[2]
Career
After working as a retail manager in Washington, D.C., Hawk returned to his hometown of Butte, Montana, where he became active in local politics and activism. He worked with the Silver Bow County Democratic Party and currently serves as the treasurer of the Montana Democratic Party.[3] Since August 2018, he has worked as the marketing and public relations coordinator for the Butte Family YMCA.[2] Hawk was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4]
During the 2021 session, Hawk served as a member of the House Judiciary, Education, Local Government, and Legislative Administration Committees.[5]
Personal
Of Crow and Lakota heritage, Hawk is a member of the legislature’s Indigenous Caucus.[6] Hawk is also openly gay.[7]
References
- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 43. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Cast, Michael (16 November 2020). "Donavon Hawk, activist turned politician". Montana Standard. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Party Officers". The Montana Democratic Party. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Donavon Hawk". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "- Montana State Legislature". leg.mt.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Wagner, JoVonne (15 March 2023). "Legislature's Indigenous caucus works to keep Native issues at forefront". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Democrats suspicious of LGBT inclusion in Trump speech". Washington Blade. July 31, 2016.