Francis Allen-Palenske

Francis Allen-Palenske (born 1976/1977) Her parents operated various franchise food establishments. She graduated from Galena High School in Reno, Nevada

Career After school, she worked as a congressional staffer. the first Asian-American woman elected to the Assembly. After her tenure, she owned and operated a Capriotti's sandwich franchise.

Personal life She is married to Steve Palenske, Fire Captain and 23-year veteran of the City of Las Vegas Fire Department. They have three children and reside in Northwest Las Vegas. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Korean.

Community involvement and achievements Speedway Children's Charity, Board Member University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Association Korean-American Women's Association of Las Vegas, member National PTA Nevada Republican Network Board Member Clark County Republican Party Central Committee National Rifle Association of America, member Nevada Senior Coalition