Margie Nelson

Margie Nelson has extensive experience in law enforcement and education. Currently serving as a Law Enforcement Officer at Hendry County Sheriff's Office since April 2018 and as State Committewoman for the Republican Party of Florida since July 2015, Nelson has a strong background in criminal justice, having retired as a Detective from Collier County Sheriff's Office where responsibilities included investigating violations of Florida State Statutes. In education, Nelson has served as a School Counselor at LaBelle Middle School and worked as a Special Education Teacher with Hendry School District, focusing on student-centered planning. Academic credentials include a Master of Education in Counselor Education from The University of West Alabama and various certifications in medical assistance, phlebotomy, and criminal justice.