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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Dina Neal (b. 1972) is a Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 7. She was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Neal earned her B.A. in political science from Southern University and A&M College and her J.D. from Southern University Law Center. Her professional experience includes working as a contract administrator and adjunct professor.

Education

  • BA, Political Science, Southern University and A&M College
  • JD, Southern University Law Center

Professional Experience

  • BA, Political Science, Southern University and A&M College
  • JD, Southern University Law Center
  • Adjunct Professor, Nevada State College, 2017-present
  • Former Adjunct Professor, College of Southern Nevada
  • Contract Administrator, Community Development Program Center of Nevada, 2009-2011

Political Experience

  • BA, Political Science, Southern University and A&M College
  • JD, Southern University Law Center
  • Adjunct Professor, Nevada State College, 2017-present
  • Former Adjunct Professor, College of Southern Nevada
  • Contract Administrator, Community Development Program Center of Nevada, 2009-2011
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, 2011-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 7, 2018, 2020
  • Extern, Ninth Circuit Court, 2001

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Member, Select Committee on the Assembly, Nevada State Assembly

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Caucus Chair, Presidential Caucus, District Precinct 4017, 2008

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Labor Committee

Member, Joint Interim Finance Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Human Services

Chair, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Natural Resources, and Transportation

Chair, Taxation Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Political Science, Southern University and A&M College
  • JD, Southern University Law Center
  • Adjunct Professor, Nevada State College, 2017-present
  • Former Adjunct Professor, College of Southern Nevada
  • Contract Administrator, Community Development Program Center of Nevada, 2009-2011
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, 2011-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 7, 2018, 2020
  • Extern, Ninth Circuit Court, 2001
  • Member, Southern Nevada Health District, Teen Pregnancy Committee, 2011-present
  • Member, New Antioch Christian Fellowship, present
  • Volunteer, Adult Literacy Program
  • Member, Clark County Community Development Advisory Board
  • Vice Chair, Clark County Community Development Block Grant Board
  • Member, Clark County Democratic Party
  • Member, Council of State Governments West Economic Development Committee
  • Alternate, Legislative Commission Committee
  • Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Education Committee
  • Member, National Bar Association
  • Grant Writer, Project Save
  • Member, Southern Nevada Economic Enterprise Board
  • Parliamentarian, National Organization of Black Elected Women; NOBEL, 2017-2018
  • Chair, Regional XII, National Caucus of Black State Legislators, 2016-2018
  • Alternate Member, Legislative Commission Committee, 2015-2017
  • Vice Chair, Chair, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, 2014-2017
  • Committee Chair, Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, 2013-2017
  • Member, Finance and Economic Development Committee, District CSG-West, 2011-2015
  • Commissioner, Policy Advocate, Education Commission of the States, 2011-2014
  • Member, Las Vegas National Bar Association, 2009-2013
  • Member, Congressional Black Caucus, 2009-2010
  • Member, Clark County Democrats Recruitment Committee, 2009
  • Community Board Member, Southern Economic Enterprise Board, 2007-2009
  • Chair, Democratic Caucus Precinct 4017, 2008
  • Member, Urban Chamber of Commerce, 2005-2007

Other Info

— Awards:

  • January 2013, PLAN of Nevada Recognition of Racial Equity Legislation for the State of Nevada.
  • December 2013, Retail Business Association 3rd highest ranking for supporting business.

    November 2013, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Xi Chapter, Citizen of the Year Award, for Outstanding Contributions to Society.

    October 2013, Clark County Commissioners recognition of advancement of small businesses and entrepreneurship.

    October 2013, Clark County Womens democratic club for outstanding contributions to the State and Community.

    October 2013, Certificate of Special Congressional Accommodation from Congresswoman Titus for Outstanding Service.

    August 2013, Nevada Minority Supplier Development Council/Affiliate to the National Minority Supplier Development Council certificate of Recognition for outstanding support of minority business.

    August 2013, 150 Outstanding women who have shaped Nevada Politics.

    March 2013, Certificate of Recognition from Governor Sandoval for contributions to small business and economy of Nevada.

    March 2013, Congressional Recognition from Congressman Heck for promoting women and business.

    March 2013, Urban Chamber of Commerce Recognition of Women in Business and Politics.

    August of 2012, Girl Scouts Troop #645 Award for Outstanding contributions to the lives of young women.

    February 2012, Jeffrey Academic Center, Certificate of Appreciation for Education.

    August 2011, Clark County Women's Democratic Club Recognition of the First African American Woman to be Elected into the State Assembly.

  • Joe Neal

  • Estelle Neal

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Events

2020

Apr. 18
11th Annual Youth Justice Forum

Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT

Canyon Springs High School North Las Vegas, NV

Feb. 1
Free Event: Get Healthy and Fit Boot Camp

PST

Richard Steele Foundation & Boxing Club North Las Vegas, NV

Jan. 23
New Markets Tax Credits / Business Funding Program

Thur 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Nevada Partners North Las Vegas, NV