As a State Representative and then State Senator, Nan Rich earned a reputation as a passionate and effective champion for children, families, and women’s issues.  The first woman elected Leader of the Florida Senate Democratic Caucus, she aggressively fought for progressive issues and also successful forged bi-partisan coalitions to block legislation restricting women’s reproductive rights and stopping private, for-profit corporations from taking over public schools. 

An outspoken advocate for responsible gun laws, the NRA gave Nan an “F-“ on her voting record – the lowest rating of any legislator – and a grade she remains very proud of having earned.    

As a civic activist, Nan amassed a long list of accomplishments and achievements including her election as President of the National Council of Jewish Woman and appointment by President Clinton to the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Prior to entering public service, Nan and husband David owned and operated a successful small business while raising their family in South Florida.  They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.