Chickasaw Nation health educator Jill Fox honored by Native development group with ‘Native American

This article appeared in the January 2015 edition of the Chickasaw Times

MILWAUKEE – A Chickasaw citizen and Chickasaw Nation employee has recently been honored for her outstanding work in nutrition and entrepreneurship.

Jill Fox was named to the “Native American 40 under 40” group by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. Ms. Fox was recognized at the Reservation Economic Summit in October in Milwaukee.

“The 40 under 40 award showcases the accomplishments of both current and future Native American leaders,” National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development president Gary Davis said. “The future of Indian country will be shaped by exceptional leaders such as Jill who have proven their dedication to enhancing the lives of those around them.”

Ms. Fox works as a health educator for the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services Get Fresh! Program. In her work, she has implemented a type 2 diabetes education program that has served over 3,000 students.

She previously served as a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador where she focused on women’s business and health.

Ms. Fox received her bachelor’s degree from Hood College and earned her master’s degree in public health from Tulane University.