Nan Rich, Commissioner

Nan Rich

Nan Rich (D)

Commissioner

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Democrat

Age

Religion

Jewish

Birthplace

New York, NY

Residence

Weston, FL

Born

February 9, 1942

Family

Husband: David; 4 Children: Laurie Rich Levinson, Larry, Marcie, Jennifer

Contact

954-357-7001

Election Info

District1, FL

Next Commissioner Election2026

Education

Attended

University of Florida

1959-1961

Political Career4

Representative

Florida State House of Representatives

2000-2004

Senator

Florida State Senate

2005-2012

Minority Policy Chair

Florida State Senate

2006-2008

Minority Leader

Florida State Senate

2010-2012

Organizations12

Kids In Distress

Member

2001-present

Guardian ad Litem Program, Dade County

Co-Founder

Board of Trustees of the Home Instruction Program for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY-USA)

Founding President

Florida State Home Instruction Program for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Advisory Committee

Chair

Board of Directors, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Research Institute for Innovation in Education at the Hebrew University in Israel

Member

Government Affairs Committee, Florida Association of Jewish Federations

Chair

1989-1999

CHARLEE

President

1985-1987

Broward School Readiness Coalition

Chair

1999-present

National Council of Jewish Women

National President

1996-1999

Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Vice Chair

2000-2001