Nina, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, graduated from Butler University with a Degree in Dance Arts Administration and a minor in Strategic Communications. During her time at Butler she interned in Tampa, Florida at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in their Development department, working directly under the VP of Development and the Director of Major Gifts. Post-graduation Nina joined Eugene Ballet as an Aspirant in 2020 and was promoted to Company Artist in 2022. During her first season as a Company Artist, Nina worked part-time as Eugene Ballet’s Administrative Assistant combining her passion for dance and arts administration. In May of 2023, she became the Corporate and Media Relations Manager.