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About

Nina Perry Cahill is a writer and entrepreneur with a background in insurance and business ventures. She has authored various essays on life lessons, public issues, and family life. Her memoir, chronicling an elder abuse crime committed against her parents, is nearing completion. Additionally, she is collaborating with a historian consultancy on a novel exploring the American journey through the lens of the Perry family. She resides in Georgia and Florida with her husband.

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Nina is also deeply involved in the art world. She organizes home shows to expand the collector base for both local and international artists and is spearheading projects to revitalize inner cities through cultural events, community outreach, and artistic enrichment. Her vision is rooted in a cultural expression that upholds truth, beauty, goodness, and patriotism.

As an event creator and curator, Nina collaborates with retail businesses to showcase their products and expand their customer base.

Fine Art & Gallery Experience

2022 - present

Saint Simons Island, Miami, Palm Beach, NYC
Representative

  • Represent the Amsterdam-based Renssen Gallery at major U.S. shows and events.

  • Collaborate with artist Erik Renssen and gallery manager Suzka Renssen to curate exhibitions featuring Renssen's work alongside curated selections of Picasso lithographs, etchings, and pochoirs.

  • Generate average sales of 20–30 works per event, grossing $100,000+ per show.

  • Promote local and national artists through home shows, club events, and philanthropic engagements to grow their collector base.

Renssen Art Gallery

2022

Part-Time Sales Associate 

  • Consulted on home design and furniture selection.

  • Assisted with store layout, design, and daily operations.

Restoration Imports, SSI

Author & Writing Experience

2012 - present

Freelance Writer

Author

  • Published essays on life lessons, public issues, family life, and community figures.
    Finalizing a memoir on elder abuse committed against my parents, in collaboration with a publisher.

  • As a direct descendant of Oliver Hazard Perry, I partnered with a historical consultancy firm to produce a novel about the American journey through the Perry family’s lens.  It features both historical events and anecdotal family stories.

Entrepreneurial Experience

2010 - 2020

Eagle Renewable Markets, LLC

  • Developed a $100 million insurance facility for renewable energy risks.

  • Fully automated the company and marketed the product to industry leaders alongside insurance executives and financial engineers.

2010 - 2020

founder

SSC Performance Advisors, LLC 

  • Created a boutique consulting firm providing career services to university students through seminars and counseling partnerships with higher education institutions.

Corporate  Experience

1987 - 1992

Senior Vice President / Account Executive

marsh, INC

  • Led development, sales, and management of major corporate accounts, overseeing relationships with global insurers.

  • Directed international business initiatives in hospitality and gaming sectors (Hilton Hotels, MGM Grand, Quintex Corporation).

  • Designed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs for multinational clients.

  • Achieved a 20% increase in profitability for the Los Angeles region.

  • Collaborated with New York executives to develop and launch specialty insurance products.

1983 - 1987

Vice President / Property Brokere President / Account Executive

marsh, INC

  • One of the youngest women promoted to Vice President in 1986.

  • Managed teams servicing major oil and gas clients including Mobil, Phillips Petroleum, ARAMCO, PEMEX, and others.

  • Oversaw $100 million in premiums, comprising half of group revenues.

  • Drove insurance product development and high-value negotiations across global markets.

  • Supported large-scale construction risk programs in New Zealand, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.

1981 - 1983

Global Property Broker

marsh, INC

  • Brokered excess and surplus property lines for international Marsh & McLennan accounts.

  • Specialized in facultative placements with domestic and global insurers.

1980 - 1981

Global Property Broker

marsh, INC

  • Managed executive personal insurance for Marsh & McLennan and Chubb & Son.

  • Designated insurance liaison for United Nations employees.

Board Positions

1990 - 2021

  • Doctors Hospital/Baptist Health, Miami, FL: Board Member.

  • Fairfield Taxpayer: Board Member, a non-partisan organization focused on fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

  • Norfield Nursery School, Weston, CT: Board Member.

  • Wellness Community, Southern California Chapter: Board Member, organized a golf event raising over $100,000 for cancer patients.

  • Weston Public School: Elected to Curriculum Review Committee, collaborated with the School Board to research issues and present improvement recommendations.

Political Experience

2010 - 2020

  • Director of Fundraising and Campaign Outreach: Coordinated fundraising for a CT Congressional candidate, sourcing funds through events, personal contacts, networking, and think tanks.

  • The Heritage Foundation: Member.

  • The Cato Institute: Sponsor.

  • Board of Assessment and Appeals, Fairfield, CT: Elected Member.

  • Remained politically active in local campaigns until relocating in 2020.

education

saint Micheal’s College - B.A. in Economics, Cum Laude (1980)

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Fairfield University - M. A. American Studies (2013)

created two separate capstone projects/thesis:

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  1. The End of Federalism; The 1913 trifecta being the creation of the Federal reserve and the ratification of the 16th and 17th amendments. 

  2. Identity through Art: Images and Ideas; A response to New England’s transforming Identity.

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Austrian School of Economics - online study. (2009 - 2011)

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Peterson Lecture series - Biblical Studies/Humanities. (2022 - present)

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