Biographical Information

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Nina Hayden with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson.

Political Expericence

  • Elected Official, Pinellas County Schools, School Board Member District 2 At-Large
    Activities include:
    • Member of the School Board Safety and Security Committee
    • Board Member of Headstart/Early Headstart
    • Board Member of PACE Center for girls
    • Mentor for the Pinellas County School System

Professional Experience

  • Attorney with the Office of the Public Defender, Sixth Judicial Circuit
    Activities include:
    • Member, Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    • Member of the Fred G. Minnis Bar Association
    • Member of the Clearwater Bar Association
    • Participated in Lawyers for Literacy Program

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Service to the Community

  • Board Member of the Greater Pinellas Democratic Club
  • Board Member, St. Petersburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church
  • Participated in the Great American Teach-In
  • Participated as a mentor for the Doorways Program
  • Served as Board Member At Large, Audubon Condominiums
  • Served as Board Member, Your Place a Youth Development Center
  • Served as a Judge, Stetson University College of Law Trial Team Competition
  • Served as a Judge, Stetson University College of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition

Graduate Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, FL. Doctorate Degree J.D., 2003
    Activities include:
    • Senator at Large
    • Student Bar Representative
    • Member of Public Service Fellows
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Nina and her twin Tina Hayden with Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch.

Undergraduate Education

  • Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD. BA English-Pre Law, Business Minor, 1998
    Activities include:
    • President of the English Club
    • Vice President of the Pre-Law Club
    • Member of the Student Senate
    • Public Relations, Director for English Literature Journal
    • Member of Drama Group
    • Member of Women's Softball Team

Personal Information

  • The youngest of four siblings.
  • Has a twin who currently resides in Pinellas County.
  • Enjoys singing, exercising, golfing and politics.