Denise L. Nappier
Encyclopedia
Denise L. Nappier is the current state treasurer
of the U.S. state
of Connecticut
. A Democrat
, she was first elected in 1998 and was re-elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010. She is the first African-American woman elected to statewide office in the history of Connecticut.
for 10 years. On December 16, 2006, Nappier gave the commencement address
at Central Connecticut State University
.
Nappier is a member of the boards of both the National Association of Corporate Directors
and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
. Also she serves a the treasurer for the National Association of State Treasurers
.
Connecticut State Treasurer
The Connecticut State Treasurer serves the office of treasurer for the state of Connecticut.-List of State Treasurers:-External links:***...
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. A Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, she was first elected in 1998 and was re-elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010. She is the first African-American woman elected to statewide office in the history of Connecticut.
Career
Prior to her election as state treasurer, Nappier served as treasurer of the City of HartfordHartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
for 10 years. On December 16, 2006, Nappier gave the commencement address
Commencement at CCSU
Central Connecticut State University's annual Commencement Exercises are held each May at the XL Center in Hartford. In most years, a separate graduation ceremony for recipients of advanced degrees is held on campus at Herbert D. Welte Hall....
at Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States.The school was moved to its present campus in 1922...
.
Nappier is a member of the boards of both the National Association of Corporate Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors
The National Association of Corporate Directors is an independent, not-for-profit membership organization, dedicated to serving the corporate governance needs of directors of public, private, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 1977, NACD is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and serves...
and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1987. This Washington, D. C.-based development organization provides assistance and support for elections in new and emerging democracies...
. Also she serves a the treasurer for the National Association of State Treasurers
National Association of State Treasurers
The National Association of State Treasurers is a not-for-profit organization consisting of state treasurers or comparable senior finance officials from U.S. states, commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia. The association is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky and affiliated with...
.