Nina has advocated for human rights and social justice her entire life. She has served on the Unchained board since 2014, including two years as president (2016-2017).
A longtime educator, Nina began her teaching career in 1966 in New York City and retired in 2000 from the Teaneck, New Jersey, school district. Most of her teaching years were devoted to children with special needs. After her retirement, Nina created Ladders of Learning, a private tutoring service she ran for 10 years. She also served as a special educator for an early-intervention agency in Passaic, New Jersey, until 2016.
Nina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from SUNY-New Paltz, a Master of Science degree in early childhood education from Queens College-CUNY and a Master of Science degree in special education from William Paterson University. Additionally she is certified to teach Spanish and bilingual education.
Her work as an activist continues to date in the areas of civil, voter and women’s rights, LBGTQ+ justice and gun safety.