Nina R. Harper
| Nina R. Harper | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
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Assumed office February 27, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Hattie N. Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 15, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Religion | Christian |
Nina R. Harper (born October 15, 1950) is an American politician who serves in the Maryland General Assembly representing Maryland's 45th legislative located in northeast Baltimore City.
Background
Harper was born on October 15, 1950 in Baltimore City to Geneva and Andres Himan. Her father was a merchant seaman from Colombia, South America. She attended Catholic schools in Baltimore and graduated from the St. Francis Academy Highschool there in 1968. After highschool, Harper took a job with AT&T where she worked for 30 years.[1] Harper is a member of the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee. She has been the Executive Director of the East Oliver Community Association since 2004. Harper was also the Co-Chair, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Transition Team in 2010.
In the legislature
Harper was appointed by Governor O'Malley to fill the vacancy created after the death of Delegate Hattie N. Harrison. She was sworn in on February 27, 2013 and assigned to the House Ways and Means committee.