Carla Nelson
Profile
Carla Nelson is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate, representing District 24. A member of the Republican Party, she has held her seat since 2010, following a term in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2005. Before her legislative career, she worked as an elementary and middle school teacher and currently owns an insurance and investment firm. Her policy interests include health care, commerce, higher education, and taxation. In 2021, she was recognized as a Legislator of Distinction by the Minnesota League of Cities.
Details
- Born
- May 22, 1957 · 69 years old
- Birth place
- United States
- Education
- Drake University (B.S. in special education), University of Minnesota (M.Ed. in teacher leadership)
- Career
- Elementary and middle school teacher, owner of the Olmsted Group insurance and investment firm
