About
Alaina Shonkwiler is a tireless connector, striving to build the best future for our community. She spends her time investing in and strengthening our district, leading a local nonprofit board of directors and supporting community initiatives. Alaina has a robust background in service to the city of Noblesville and other cities and towns across Indiana. Many people strive to make their community a better place to live, but Alaina has made it her career.
Alaina Shonkwiler is a passionate conservative voice. Our state needs leaders who can move the needle on critical issues like education funding, healthcare reform, investment in public safety, and fighting for Hoosier tax payers by placing our state firmly at the top in Economic Development. Alaina is the best equipped to lead IN-29 for the future of Indiana.
About Me.
Currently a Manager in Government Advisory with Katz, Sapper & Miller, and previously the Director of Community and Economic Development for the Veridus Group, Alaina collaborates with local leaders and communities across the state to address challenges with focused development. She previously served as the District Director for Congresswoman Victoria Spartz for Indiana's 5th Congressional District. Prior to that, Alaina equipped high school students as the Workforce Development Coordinator for Noblesville Schools facilitating work-based learning, career pathway partnerships, and internship opportunities throughout central Indiana. Alaina previously served as the Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of Noblesville, and Program Coordinator for the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce.
Education
A 2001 graduate of Noblesville High School, Alaina has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington in Public Affairs Management, a minor in Nonprofit Management and certificate in American Humanics. She is a 2016 graduate of the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute and a 2013 graduate of Ball State University's Economic Development and Community Development courses.
Alaina is currently pursuing her master's degree in Organizational Leadership in Public Administration as well as an Economic Development Finance Professional certification.
Her husband of 17 years, Jason Shonkwiler, is a Sergeant with the Noblesville Police Department, currently serving as the School Resource Officer at Noblesville High School. Jason and Alaina have two children, Hannah (16) and Kyle (13), who attend Noblesville Schools, and two beagles: Eve and Tracker.
Family
Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers - member since 2012
Hamilton County Leadership Academy
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Class of 2013 Alumni
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Past Board President, Vice President and Board Member from 2016 - 2023,
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2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy
Noblesville Police Auxiliary - founding member
Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police - Shop with a Cop volunteer, coordinator of Run with a Cop 5K and annual golf outing
Friends of Central Pool (dba Forest Park Aquatic Center) - Board Member
Noblesville Schools Miller Ambassador - Class of 2023-2024
Alaina is also a former member of the board for Noblesville Main Street, Noblesville Sister Cities, the Noblesville Arts Council, and the Noblesville High School Alumni Association.
During her time with Noblesville Schools, she was the staff sponsor for the Noblesville High School Key Club, the Noblesville High School S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Active Roles) club in partnership with the US Army, and the Young Republicans club.