State Senator | District 40
Shelli Yoder
Minority Caucus Leader
Proudly Serving District 40
Indiana Senate District 40 encompasses the majority of Monroe County and includes the Indiana University-Bloomington campus.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services, Indiana University South Bend Master’s in Divinity, Vanderbilt
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Personal
Lives in Bloomington with her spouse and three children
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The cameras may be off, but the work is ON. 💼✨![]()
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I will be serving on 15 interim committees, commissions and task forces this summer and fall—and every single one is an opportunity to put people first.![]()
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📚 Education![]()
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💊 Health care costs![]()
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👶 Child well-being![]()
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🌱 Natural resources![]()
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🏛 Government accountability![]()
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♿️ Services for Hoosiers with disabilities![]()
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This is where policy takes shape and where I get to ask tough questions, push for answers and make sure real Hoosier stories are heard in every room I’m in.![]()
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#INForAll #INSenDems 💪
Stopped by Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place in District 33 for a meeting—and got the best surprise. I ran into one of my former business students, Jasmine, and let me tell you, she was one of those students who rose above the rest.![]()
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Freshman year is tough for most students. But some face even more challenges—life circumstances that make the path steeper. And still, they climb. Jasmine climbed—and soared. She didn’t just make it through; she hit it out of the park.![]()
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Now? She’s wrapping up the final classes for her MBA.![]()
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Let that sink in. From a freshman with a few extra hurdles…to a future business leader.![]()
To every student who feels like the odds are stacked against you: keep going. Your story isn’t over. And it might just inspire someone else to keep climbing, too. 💪🎓![]()
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#ProudTeacher #FutureIsBright #KeepClimbing
I had the incredible opportunity to take to the skies over my district—flying with the Indiana Civil Air Patrol under the expert leadership of CAP Captain Jennifer Torres. As a proud Major in the Civil Air Patrol, this flight was more than just breathtaking views—it was a powerful reminder of the mission, service, and leadership that define CAP.![]()
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What made the experience even more meaningful was hearing about the transformative impact of CAP’s cadet program. This isn’t just aviation—it’s empowerment. Young people across Indiana are gaining confidence, skills and purpose through Civil Air Patrol’s mentorship and training. They are our future pilots, public servants and leaders.![]()
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Thank you, Captain Torres and the entire Indiana Wing, for your dedication to excellence—and for lifting us all higher. ✈️![]()
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#CivilAirPatrol #IndianaWing #CAPCadets #LeadershipTakesFlight #PublicService
What a meaningful morning walking in the Bloomington 4th of July Parade! 🇺🇸 Grateful for the chance to have thoughtful conversations, greet familiar faces, and thank all the community members who make this such a vibrant and welcoming place to call home - that’s every last one of us. A beautiful way to mark the significance of Independence Day—together, in hope and in community. ❤️🤍💙
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