Education- Undergrad in Political Science- University of Indianapolis Teacher Certification- Valparaiso Masters in Educational Leadership- University of Southern Indiana State Representative Wendy McNamara represents Indiana House District 76, which includes Posey and portions of Vanderburgh counties. She was born and raised in Indiana and received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Indianapolis, teacher certification from Valparaiso University and Masters in Education and Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Indiana. Rep. McNamara brings decades of experience, knowledge and leadership to the Indiana House of Representatives. Her entire educational career has been with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation where she has served as a teacher, as the Supervisor of Social Studies and as the Assistant Principal at North High School. Additionally, she has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Indiana and at the University of Evansville. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout her educational career.

Currently, she serves as the Director of Early College High School. This is a position she has truly been innovative in by developing a model for high school students who simultaneously earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree or two years of college credit toward a Bachelor's degree.

Throughout her tenure as a representative, Rep. McNamara has fought against human trafficking, supported and advocated for law enforcement, and led a four year effort to reform the juvenile justice system. She has received many awards and recognitions for her work in these areas.

She lives in Evansville with her dog Yuki.