Nina Basu is a lawyer and the president of the Inner Arbor Trust, the organization that manages

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. She is a resident of

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, and native of Howard County.

Biography

Basu studied history and government at

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and earned her

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degree in 2008 from the

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. After graduating from law school, Basu worked for

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for four years before leaving to start her own practice.

Public service

Basu has served on the Long Reach Village Board since first elected in 2003. Her focus has been on renewing the village and eliminating crime. Since 2017, Basu has led the villages efforts to rebuild the Long Reach village center. The village center had been in decline for years and following the village center's purchase by the Howard County government, Basu has worked with the county and developers to improve the health and safety of the area. Basu became president of the Inner Arbor Trust at the start of its inaugural year with the Chrysalis, a new multipurpose stage and outdoor amphitheater.

Awards

* Maryland's Leading Women, 2015 * The ''Daily Record'' VIP List, 2019 * The ''Daily Record'' Most Admired CEOs Honoree, 2022

References

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