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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mary Souza is a Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 4. Souza was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Souza is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Souza's professional experience includes working as a critical care RN, nursing instructor and a small business owner.

Education

  • MS, Health Education, Whitworth University
  • Certified, Cardiac Nurse Therapist, 1976-1986
  • Certified, Registered Nurse, State of Washington, 1976-1986
  • BS, Registered Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1973-1976
  • Graduated, General Studies, Gonzaga University, 1971-1973

Professional Experience

  • MS, Health Education, Whitworth University
  • Certified, Cardiac Nurse Therapist, 1976-1986
  • Certified, Registered Nurse, State of Washington, 1976-1986
  • BS, Registered Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1973-1976
  • Graduated, General Studies, Gonzaga University, 1971-1973
  • Co-Owner/General Manager/Supervisor, Design Events, Incorporated, 1984-present
  • Clinical Nursing Instructor, Spokane Community College, 1983-1986

Political Experience

  • MS, Health Education, Whitworth University
  • Certified, Cardiac Nurse Therapist, 1976-1986
  • Certified, Registered Nurse, State of Washington, 1976-1986
  • BS, Registered Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1973-1976
  • Graduated, General Studies, Gonzaga University, 1971-1973
  • Co-Owner/General Manager/Supervisor, Design Events, Incorporated, 1984-present
  • Clinical Nursing Instructor, Spokane Community College, 1983-1986
  • Senator, Idaho State Senate, District 4, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State Senate, District 4, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agricultural Affairs Committee, Idaho State Senate

Former Member, Coeur d'Alene School District Committee

Former Member, Education Committee, Idaho State Senate

Former Member, Finance Committee, Idaho State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary and Rules Committee, Idaho State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Human Resources

Vice Chair, Health and Welfare

Member, State Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Health Education, Whitworth University
  • Certified, Cardiac Nurse Therapist, 1976-1986
  • Certified, Registered Nurse, State of Washington, 1976-1986
  • BS, Registered Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1973-1976
  • Graduated, General Studies, Gonzaga University, 1971-1973
  • Co-Owner/General Manager/Supervisor, Design Events, Incorporated, 1984-present
  • Clinical Nursing Instructor, Spokane Community College, 1983-1986
  • Senator, Idaho State Senate, District 4, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Idaho State Senate, District 4, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Friends of McEuen, 2010-present
  • Supporter, Friends of Tubbs Hill, 2010-present
  • Writer, Mary Souza's Newsletter, 2008-present
  • Member, Kootenai County Republican Women, 2007-present
  • Columnist, The City's Pulse, Coeur d' Alene Press, 2006-2007, 2008-2009
  • Member, City of Coeur d' Alene Planning and Zoning Comission, 2001-2007
  • Chair/Vice Chair, Senior All-Nighter Events, Lake City High School, 1999-2007
  • Chair, Coeur d' Alene Open Space Committee, 2005

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Idaho Volunteer of the Year Award from Republican Women, 2013

  • 1

— Publications:

  • The City's Pulse, Coeur d' Alene Press, September 2006

    Mary Souza's Newsletter, Mary Souza, January 30, 2008