The Quinault Nation of Washington has named Fawn Sharp as its new president.

Sharp is the tribe's longtime attorney. She succeeds Pearl Capoeman-Baller, who led the tribe for 12 years and was the first woman to serve as president.

Sharp is a 1990 graduate of Gonzaga University and a 1995 law graduate from the University of Washington. She was one of the lead organizers and runners in the Sovereignty Run in 2002 from the Quinault Nation to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Quinault Indians name new leader - tribal attorney Fawn Sharp (AP 3/28)

Relevant Links:
Quinault Indian Nation - http://209.206.175.157

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