Ho-Chunk, Inc. Intern Sessions – Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes Shared Her Journey

Our interns heard from Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes, our Chief Administrative Officer. She shared her journey with the company and how she helped launch the Community Impact & Engagement department in 2017.

She also spoke about her time in the Biden administration, where she worked as one of the federal government’s top lawyers at the U.S. Department of the Interior under Secretary Deb Haaland.

Ann Marie also served on Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s Board of Directors and was president of Little Priest Tribal College. Her leadership continues to inspire the next generation.