Glenna J. Wallace

Glenna J. Wallace (born 1939 ) is an educator and politician who has served as Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma since 2006.

Early life Wallace was born in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, and has lived in Oklahoma almost all of her life. Wallace studied at Pittsburg State University where she graduated with Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Education Specialist degrees. She continued her post-graduate education at The University of Tulsa, the University of Arkansas, and Missouri State University.

Career Wallace worked at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri for 38 years, working as an instructor, interim academic dean, director of travel, department chair, and division chair. On Sep. 19, 2024, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks was awarded World Heritage status. Chief Wallace gave the acceptance speech on behalf of the Hopewell delegation.