Jane Gillette
{{Short description|American dentist and politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Jane Gillette
| image =
| state_house = Montana
| district = 64th
| term_start = January 4, 2021
| term_end =
| predecessor = Kerry White
| successor =
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1971}}
| birth_place = Tacoma, Washington
| party = Republican
| spouse = Christopher
| children = Three
| residence = Bozeman, Montana
| education = Pacific Lutheran University (BS)
University of Washington (DDS)
University of Montana (MPH)
| allegiance = {{flag|United States}}
| branch = {{flag|United States Air Force}}
| serviceyears = 1993–2013
| mawards = File:Achievement Medal USAF.svg Air Force Achievement Medal (2)
}}
Jane Gillette is an American dentist and politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 64th district.{{cite web |title=Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021 |url=https://leg.mt.gov/session/copper-book/ |website=Montana State Legislature |publisher=Montana Legislative Services Division |access-date=June 5, 2021|page=41}} Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021.
Education
Gillette earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Pacific Lutheran University, a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2002, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Montana.{{Cite web|title=Jane Gillette|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Jane_Gillette|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}
Career
Gillette served in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 2013. She later worked as the dental director of Community Health Partners and owner of the Mint Dental Studio. Gillette is now a clinical research dentist, specializing in oral disease prevention, health disparities, and evidence-based dentistry.{{Cite web|date=2015-10-26|title=2 faculty, alumna sweep evidence-based dentistry awards|url=https://dental.washington.edu/2-faculty-alumna-sweep-evidence-based-dentistry-awards/|access-date=2021-04-27|website=UW School of Dentistry|language=en}} She previously served as a health consultant to Greg Gianforte. Gillette was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.{{Cite web|title=Jane Gillette for House District 64|url=https://www.gallatincountyrepublicanwomen.com/blog/jane-gillette-for-house-district-64|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Gallatin County Republican Women|language=en-US}}
References
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Category:21st-century American dentists
Category:Republican Party members of the Montana House of Representatives
Category:Pacific Lutheran University alumni
Category:People from Bozeman, Montana
Category:People from Tacoma, Washington
Category:University of Montana alumni
Category:University of Washington alumni
Category:United States Air Force officers
Category:Women state legislators in Montana