Alaina Shonkwiler

Alaina Shonkwiler is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 29. She assumed office on November 19, 2024. A native of Noblesville, Indiana, Shonkwiler has built her career on community leadership and economic development within the region.

She is married to Jason Shonkwiler, a Sergeant with the Noblesville Police Department serving as a School Resource Officer at Noblesville High School. Together they have two children, Hannah and Kyle, who attend Noblesville Schools.

Education

Shonkwiler graduated from Noblesville High School in 2001. Her formal education records indicate a high school diploma as her documented credential.

Political Experience

Shonkwiler's professional background demonstrates a sustained commitment to community and economic development:

• Business Development Manager and Client Liaison in the construction industry, collaborating with local leaders and communities across Indiana
• District Director for U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz, serving Indiana's 5th Congressional District
• Assistant Director of Economic Development for the City of Noblesville
• Workforce Development Coordinator for Noblesville Schools, where she facilitated work-based learning, career pathway partnerships, and internship opportunities
• Program Coordinator for the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce
• Government Advisory Manager for an accounting firm

As state representative, Shonkwiler has prioritized three key policy areas: improving education funding and reading proficiency in elementary schools, fostering workforce development through partnerships between education providers and employers, and strengthening public safety by increasing resources and support for first responders and civic services.