Nancy Skinner (politician)

Nancy Skinner
Skinner in 2016
Member of the California State Senate from the 9th district
In office December 5, 2016 – November 30, 2024
Preceded by	Loni Hancock
Succeeded by	Tim Grayson
Member of the California State Assembly
In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014
Preceded by	Loni Hancock
Succeeded by	Tony Thurmond
Constituency	14th district (2008–2012) 15th district (2012–2014)
Member of the East Bay Regional Park Board for Ward 1
In office March 21, 2006 – December 1, 2008
Preceded by	Jean Siri
Member of the Berkeley City Council
In office 1984–1992
Personal details
Born	(1954-08-12) August 12, 1954 (age 70) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Democratic Socialists of America (1980s)[1]
Spouse	Lance
Children	1
Education	University of California, Berkeley (BA, MA)
Profession	Environmental activist, politician

Nancy Skinner (born August 12, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Senate from 2016 to 2024. A Democrat, she represented California's 9th State Senatorial district, encompassing parts of the East Bay.

Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2016, Skinner was a member of the California State Assembly representing California's 15th State Assembly district from 2008 to 2014. She also served as a member of the East Bay Regional Park Board, representing Ward 1 from 2006 to 2008. Skinner was a member of the Berkeley City Council from 1984 to 1992; she was the first student ever elected to the Berkeley City Council. ^[2][3] She had previously founded and worked for several non-profit groups on global warming and other issues related to environmental policy.