Full Name:
Tara E. Nelson
Gender:
Female
Family:
1 Child: Alexandria Elizabeth Nelson
Birth Date:
06/20/1982
Birth Place:
Lafayette, IN
Home City:
Lafayette, IN
Religion:
Catholic
Certificate, Project Management Proficiency, Project Management, Project Management Institute, , Grade Point Average: 4.0, 2011
Certificate, Computer Office Administration, Computer Office Administration, Kaplan University, , Grade Point Average: 4.0, 2000
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2012
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2010
President, Southaven Villa's, 2005-2012
President, Southaven Villas, Incorporated, 2004-present
Project Manager, Information Technology, BCforward, 2005-2012
Purchasing Specialist, Great Lakes Chemical-Chemtura, 2004-2005
Coordinator, Validation and Quality, XLC Services, 2002-2004
Technical Writer, Kelly Services, 2000-2002
Member, Indiana Farm Bureau
President, Southaven Home Owner's Association
Member, Girl Scouts of America, 1989-1993, 2009-2012
Member, Indiana Farm Bureau, 2000-2012
Member, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce - Tippy Connect, 2011, 2012
Member, Lafayette Eastern Star, 2007-2012
Awards:
Valedictorian - Kaplan University
Favorite Quote:
"Whatever you are, be a good one" - Abe Lincoln
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
There are many reasons I'm running for congress:
*Affordable education, healthcare, and justice for everyone.
*Fair gasoline prices for everyone.
*Better access to healthcare for our Veterans.
*Tax incentives for businesses to bring jobs back to America and keep them here.
*Protecting Social Security.
*Lowering the national deficit.