Unconventional by Nature

Hawthorne Valley Association

Nina grew up in Pennsylvania and attended school for Art & Design, then Alternative Education. She first came to Hawthorne Valley as an intern for the Visiting Students Program in 2012. Nina went on to complete coursework for foundations in Waldorf Education, working in early childhood at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School and then returning to Hawthorne Valley as a Program Manager in 2019. She transitioned to the role of Office Coordinator and Program Manager in 2022. Nina spends her time on and off the farm as a photographer, designer, muralist, artist, gardener, parent and caring for the chickens.