Francis Allen-Palenske
Francis Allen-Palenske (born 1976/1977) is an American elected official in Las Vegas, Nevada. Early life and education
Allen-Palenske was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her parents operated various franchise food establishments. She graduated from Galena High School in Reno, Nevada and then earned a B.A. in Political Science and Business from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is of Korean descent. Career 
After school, she worked as a congressional staffer. She was elected as a member of the Nevada Assembly from 2004 to 2008, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Assembly. After her tenure, she owned and operated a Capriotti's sandwich franchise. She returned to public service after winning election to the Las Vegas City Council; she was sworn in on December 7, 2022 representing Ward 4. 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, member
Nevada Senior Coalition

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Women state legislators in Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno alumni
Republican Party members of the Nevada Assembly
1970s births
Living people
American women of Korean descent in politics
Asian conservatism in the United States
Politicians from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
People from Reno, Nevada
21st-century American women politicians
21st-century American politicians