Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Megan Marshall as the new District Judge for the Second Judicial District and Annette Valenzuela Tipton as the new Executive Director of the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA).
Megan Marshall, who has served as a magistrate judge in Latah County since 2018, will fill the vacant position of District Judge for the Second Judicial District. In her role as a magistrate judge, Marshall has overseen the Latah County Adult Drug Court program and previously practiced criminal defense in both the private and public sectors. Marshall earned both her undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Idaho.
“I am humbled and sincerely appreciate Governor Little for selecting me as the next Latah County District Judge,” Marshall said. “It has been a privilege to serve Latah County and the Second Judicial District as a magistrate judge, and I look forward to continuing to serve Idaho and upholding the rule of law in this new position.”
Marshall’s appointment comes following the retirement of Honorable John C. Judge, and she will be chambered in Latah County, which is part of the Second Judicial District, encompassing Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties.
The appointment process followed the guidelines outlined in Idaho Code 1-2101, with the Idaho Judicial Council submitting a list of qualified candidates to Governor Little for the appointment.
In addition, Annette Valenzuela Tipton has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA). Tipton’s appointment follows the retirement of Margie Gonzalez, who led the commission for several decades.
Governor Little praised Tipton’s qualifications and background, stating, “Idaho’s Hispanic community is an integral part of the fabric of our state. For decades, Margie Gonzalez served Hispanic Idahoans and the state with remarkable dedication. I am confident Annette will continue this legacy, building on the growth and energy within the community and serving Hispanic Idahoans with that same commitment.”
Tipton brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Most recently, she worked in the Idaho State Controller’s Office, where she led the development of the statewide Insight Idaho data system. Prior to her work with the state, Tipton held positions in public policy, corporate finance, and data analytics at major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. She has also been deeply involved in supporting Idaho’s Hispanic community, working with organizations such as the Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation, Terry Reilly Health Services, BSU College Assistance Migrant Program, and the Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium.
“I am truly honored to lead the commission alongside Governor Little and many other dedicated partners,” Tipton said. “Idaho is home to a talented, vibrant, and growing Hispanic community. I look forward to advancing initiatives that support our Hispanic citizens in education, healthcare, business development, technology, and beyond.”
By: DNU staff