Dr. Lois Frels
Hillsdale
309-658-2463
lois.f@ifrw.org

Dr. Lois Frels is Past President of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women, serving two terms in that position. She is also Past President of Republican Women of Rock Island County, having led the reorganization of that organization. Nationally, she has served as a NFRW Board Member and researcher, having conducted two NFRW surveys, as well as political studies at the state and local levels.  She also served as a member of National Policy Forum, Reforming Health Care Council.

Lois is a prolific writer, having authored more than 70 publications. She has been the recipient of many awards and honors, and was a member of Leadership American Class 2002.  She has served on numerous policy-making boards, including Illinois’ Health Care Cost Containment Council.  To her credit are many 'firsts', including first woman elected to Riverdale School Board (three terms).

Educationally, Lois started by earning a diploma in nursing, progressing to a doctorate in Education, Public Health Nursing from the University of Minnesota. Professionally, her career has led her on a path of achievement from nurse, teacher, guidance counselor, and from instructor to full professor and administrator of University Baccalaureate / Masters Degree Program.