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MEDIA BIO “Offering a powerful narrative of overcoming adversity, Nina Turner is a captivating orator who puts political and social trends into an unparalleled perspective”.
MEET NINA TURNER
“All you need in this life to succeed are the Wishbone,
Jawbone and Backbone”. -Grandma
She is committed to advocating for progressive ideals and values, a It is for these reasons, and many more, that she was tapped to serve as the
vocation she views as bigger than political affiliation. Most recently a Democratic nominee for Ohio’s Secretary of State race in 2014. Turner is
national surrogate for Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during the turbulent recognized as a voice of truth, even when speaking the truth is unpopular. In
2016 Democratic presidential primaries, Nina Turner is an insightful 2011, The Nation magazine named her “Most Valuable State Senator,” and
advocate and agent for social change. Today, she serves as president of in 2014 The Root listed her as one of the top 100 most influential African-
Our Revolution, an organization that Sanders created to revitalize American Americans in the U.S. Cleveland’s Inside Business Magazine recognized her
democracy, empower progressive leaders and elevate political in 2015 as one of the top 25 most powerful people in Northeast Ohio, and
consciousness. by PoliticoPlaybook Power List 18 to watch in 2018.
When she served in the Ohio Senate, Turner was known as a fierce In addition to her leadership at Our Revolution, Turner also serves as a
advocate, garnering recognition and praise from elected leaders across the founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, a group of leaders dedicated to
political spectrum. She maintained an uncanny ability to both unify transforming American democracy through the research, education,
opposing viewpoints and challenge political leaders to live up to their outreach and advancement of bold, progressive ideas and values. She has
highest selves. Her political experience as an elected member of the appeared on numerous national television and radio shows, such as “Meet
Cleveland City Council and a strategic leader of the Ohio Democratic Party The Press,” “The Bill Maher Show,” Comedy Central’s “The President’s
afford her a unique understanding of government processes and how to Show,” “Democracy Now,” the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” “The
overcome partisan perspectives. Breakfast Club,” “The Bill Press Show” and the “Thom Hartmann Radio”
Turner is also a political commentator on CNN, appearing frequently on “The
Outside of the political arena, Turner has decades of experience as a State of the Union with Jake Tapper” and “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.”
college professor and motivational speaker. She routinely travels across the
country to inspire action and instill hope in crowds of more than 20,000. A
champion for progressive causes such as labor, women’s reproductive
health, voting rights and the eradication of wealth and income inequality,
Turner forms deep connections with people from all walks of life.
Often praised for her passion, Nina
Turner’s oratory is a force to be reckoned
with. Her words inspire action and her SPEAKING
tenor invokes emotion. For a variety of
settings, Nina can inject energy into any ENGAGEMENTS
crowd.
N IN A TURN ER
“Chosen as one of PoliticoPlaybook Power List 18 to Watch in 2018”
Nina Turner is available for: On the following topics:
‣ Keynote Speaker ‣ Overcoming Obstacles
‣ Commencement/Graduations ‣ Inspiring Lives
‣ College & University Speaking Series ‣ Leadership
‣ Diversity Conferences ‣ Courage
‣ Education Conferences ‣ American Politics
‣ Corporate Events ‣ Current Events
‣ Advocacy Organizations ‣ Women & Politics
‣ 501(c)3 Events ‣ Women’s Issues
‣ African American History
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PRAISE FOR NINA
‣ “Articulate, engaging and perceptive, Nina Turner offers a prescient vision of the future and inspires us to advance our own
humanity.”~RoaseAnn DeMoro, Exec Dir. of National Nurses United
‣ “Turner is perhaps one of Sanders’s best-known surrogates. She’s a former Ohio State Senator who has made her name
advocating for voting rights.” ~The Washington Post
‣ “While many Washington representatives disappointed in 2011, state legislators stepped up as champions for labor rights, the
public sector and economic justice. Turner wasn’t the only smart, passionate legislator to take the national sage, but the breadth
of her agenda stood out. As she was standing up for workers’ rights, Turner was also taking the lead on an array of economic
development, voting rights and social justice issues.”~The Nation Magazine
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VOICE
IN NATIONAL POLITICAL NEWS
Nina Turner brings a fresh perspective to national current events. An experienced
political analyst, Turner’s background and positions in elected office provide a unique
combination that inspires and enlightens diverse audiences. From national network
news to local radio shows, her voice is unmistakable for its passion and deep
understanding of how the political is always personal. Turner has been featured on
dozens of media outlets over the past five years, reaching over 100 independent
television appearances in that short time. Audiences have come to appreciate her
candid assessments of complex political circumstances, as well as her commitment to
speaking truth to power. Turner’s charm, wit & intelligence makes her an ideal choice to
any political discussion.
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Guest Commentator On: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Real Time with Bill Maher
The Ed Show, The Last Word, State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Melissa Harris-Perry, Politics
Nation, Hardball, Morning Joe, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon
Alex Wagner, Alex Whitt, The Daily
Run Down, MTP Daily with Chuck New Day
The Nightly Show with Larry
Todd, All In With Chris Hayes
NewsHour/ Interviewed by:
Contributed or The Late Gwen Ifill
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