Democratic Georgia State Sen. Nan Orrock understands the uncertainty that sometimes comes with choosing the right road. She says she never envisioned herself as a politician. However, she was known for speaking out and others encouraged her to run for public office.
But long before becoming an elected official in 1986, her work in the world of activism started with attending the 1963 March on Washington.
For decades, Orrock has been at the forefront of legislation that has centered civil rights, women’s issues, health policy, workforce issues, environmental issues and more. She currently represents Senate District 36 and is the founder of the Georgia Legislative Women’s Caucus and the Working Families Legislative Caucus.
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