Age: 52
Residence: Hoover
Political races run: U.S. Senate, 2016 Democratic primary
Political offices held: None
Professional experience: Management consultant, past 25 years; Wasalos Consulting, 2006-present; previously employed by GE Plastics, GE Medical Systems, GE Capital and U.S. Steel; certified management professional.
Education: Howard University, bachelor of science, mechanical engineering, 1992; Catholic University of America, master’s degree, biomedical engineering, 1994; University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, MBA in finance and strategic management, 2001.
Civic experience: Founded and maintains scholarship fund; NCAA soccer referee.
Main issues: Supports efforts to ensure workers are paid a living wage, with a minimum wage of $15 an hour; revive moral traditions of fairness, truth and compassion; opportunities and care for veterans and the poor; criminal justice reform and reducing rates of recidivism; free education from pre-K through college.
Campaign web site: http://nanaforsenate.com
Contributions: Nanna has not filed any contributions with the FEC.