Melissa Hortman

Family

Husband: Mark; 2 Children: Colin, Sophie,

EDUCATION

MPA, Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School, 2016-2018
JD, University of Minnesota Law School, Twin Cities, 1992-1995
BA, Philosophy/Political Science, Boston University, 1988-1991

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

Minority Leader and Speaker Emerita, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2025
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives 34B, 2023-2025
Speaker of the House, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2019-2025
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives 36B, 2024
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives 36B, 2012-2023
Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney's Office, 2013-2019
Minority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
Deputy Minority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives 47B, 2004-2012
Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives 47B, 2002
Former Assistant Majority Leader, Minnesota State House of Representatives
Former Minority Whip, Minnesota House of Representatives
Former Speaker Pro Tempore, Minnesota State House of Representatives

COMMITTEES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President, John's Auto Parts, 2003-2013
Member, Minneapolis 2020 Olympic Exploratory Committee, 2005-2006
Attorney, Rider Bennett, Egan and Arundel, 2000-2002
Owner, Melissa A. Hortman, Attorney at Law, Practicing Attorney, 1997-2000
Attorney, Central Minnesota Legal Services, 1996-1997
Law Clerk, Judge John Sommerville, Hennepin County, 1996
Volunteer Attorney, Housing Discrimination Law Project, 1995
Law Clerk, Barna, Guzy & Steffen, 1993-1994
Legislative Correspondent, United States Senator John Kerry, 1991-1992
Staff Assistant, Ewald Consulting, 1992
Legislative Intern, United States Senator Al Gore, 1991
Caterer, Seasoned to Taste, 1988-1990
Parts Runner, Minneapolis Auto Parts, 1990
Resident Assistant, Boston University, 1989-1990
Caterer, Quail Catering, 1989
Sales Associate, Donaldson's, 1987
Cashier/Cook, Zantigo, 1986

RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS

Vice President and Minnesota Commissioner, Uniform Law Commission, 2011-present
Board Member, Free to Be, Incorporated, 2003-present
Board Member, Business Democrats, 2002-present
Leader, Girl Scouts, 2002-present
Sunday School Teacher, Saint Timothy Catholic Church, 2000-2002
Member, Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 Parent Legislative Team