Krista Hinson grew up in the town of Marshall, in the rural southwest part of Minnesota. Due to her circumstances, she learned how to be independent at a very young age, but she still enjoyed her life living in a small town. Krista went to a small school, and her first major was biology, but she transferred to the University of Minnesota and got a degree in Human Nutrition and Biochemistry. When she got involved in College Republicans, she got into politics and became interested in the political process and campaigns.
She worked as the government relations director for the South Carolina Hospital Association for almost a decade. She is currently working as the Executive Director of South Carolina Retail Association.
How did Krista end up working in politics?
What made her transition from medical to politics?
What Krista’s destination spots?
Check out Krista Hinson as she shares her journey in this new episode of State Lobbying Heroes.