Minnie Steckel (March 19, 1890 – December 1, 1952) was an American teacher, psychologist, clubwoman, and an activist involved in the women's poll tax repeal movement.

She was hired that year to supervise the counseling department of the Sioux City, Iowa public schools.

[18] In 1936, the faculty of the college launched a project to research the impact of paying to vote on women.

[23] Steckel, who authored the report, found that women's low electoral participation was primarily a result of the poll tax requirement, instead of a lack of interest in politics.

[24] Steckel saw her involvement in clubwork as vital for her aim to encourage and further women's achievements and help her students have more opportunities and options of employment.