Hansen, Matilda

Matilda Hansen served as the Wyoming State Representative from Albany County from 1975-1995. In 1974, she was elected as a Democrat to her first term as a Wyoming State Representative for Albany County. She served on various committees including: Rules, Judiciary, Administrative Rules, Juvenile Affairs, and Lien Laws, Health and Human Resources, National Conference of State Legislatures Law, Children-Families and Social Services, and Appropriations. Hansens' most notable legislative work addressed education, women's issues, and was the driving force into the creation of the Wyoming Territorial Park in Laramie, Wyoming.

From the description of Matilda Hansen papers, 1969-1998, (bulk 1976-1994) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 71754670

Matilda Hansen served in the Wyoming State Legislature and was the Wyoming State Representative from Albany County from 1975-1995. In 1963, Hansen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and continued her education at the University of Wyoming, earning a Masters Degree in Geography in 1970.

She began her professional career as a High School Teacher in Colorado from 1963-1965. In 1966, she became the director of the Albany County Adult Education program and administered the county's GED, ESL and Community education programs until 1978.

In 1974, she was elected as a Democrat to her first term as a Wyoming State Representative for Albany County. She served on various committees including: Rules, Judiciary, Administrative Rules, Juvenile Affairs, and Lien Laws, Health and Human Resources, National Conference of State Legislatures Law, Children-Families and Social Services, and Appropriations.

Hansen has been a member of several community organizations including the League of Women Voters, SAFE board, and the Task Force on Correctional Officer Training. In 1980, she was named Public Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Chapter of Social Workers. Hansen has been a member of several community organizations including the League of Women Voters, SAFE board, and the Task Force on Correctional Officer Training. In 1980, she was named Public Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Chapter of Social Workers. Hansen's most notable legislative work addressed education, women's issues; including abortion, and was the driving force into the creation of the Wyoming Territorial Park in Laramie, Wyoming.

From the guide to the Matilda Hansen papers, 1969-1998, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)