I’m a native New Englander and a direct descendant of the Perry family of Rhode Island—my ancestors include notable historical figures such as Oliver Hazard Perry and Commodore Matthew C. Perry. As a seasoned business professional with a graduate degree in American Studies, I’ve successfully launched two companies over the course of my career. After many years in the Northeast, my husband and I relocated to the South, and we now split our time between Florida and Georgia.

History has always been a deep passion of mine, especially U.S. history and the ideals of American patriotism. I’m committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of our nation’s founders. I’m the author of The New American Patriot: Faith, Freedom, Family, and Friends and Number One Daughter: A Crime Story. Alongside my books, I’ve also written a number of articles on American history and heritage, several of which will be featured in upcoming publications.

For The New American Patriot, I’ve partnered with The Winthrop Group, a historical consultancy founded in 1982. Their team of accomplished historians—recognized scholars and gifted writers—brings decades of experience to the project, ensuring that it’s grounded in both research and insight.

 

 

From a young age, I was captivated by the books my father shared with me—especially those focused on history, with a particular emphasis on military history. As I grew, I developed an interest in economics and public policy, especially as they intersected with the history of nations and the origins of conflicts. But the more I studied, the more I found myself asking one question: why?

Why, throughout history, have so many nations fallen under tyranny, while the United States has remained free? What has made us different? What has kept us free? And perhaps most importantly, what risks could threaten our freedoms today?

Even a brief study of history reveals that most democratic republics do not endure for long. Few outlast their founders, and even fewer can trace a legacy that stretches nearly 250 years, as America does. Will our Republic erode and eventually collapse, or is there a way forward?

Recent events have intensified my desire for answers. Where do we stand today? Have we faced these challenges before?

As a direct descendant of the Perry family, whose ancestors played pivotal roles in the founding of our nation, I have launched The New American Patriot to honor their legacy and explore American history through this unique lens.

 

 

Graduate Theses

Nina's academic work further explores themes of American identity, governance, and history:

• The End of Federalism: Examined the impact of the 1913 trifecta—the creation of the Federal Reserve and the ratification of the 16th and 17th Amendments.

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