Background
In 1971 Nilsson Troy’s family moved to Botswana while her father managed a research farm.
In 1971 Nilsson Troy’s family moved to Botswana while her father managed a research farm.
She graduated from Orofino High School and from the University of Idaho in 1984 with a Bachelor of Surgery in Communications.
Nilsson Troy was raised in Lewiston, attending Saint Stanislaus Catholic School. The family returned to Idaho in 1977 to work on their farm and ranch operation in Latah, Clearwater, and Nez Perce Counties. After graduating, she moved to Southwick and worked in farming and ranching.
In 1992, Nilsson Troy began her career as a professional fundraiser, starting at Tri-State Hospital Foundation in Clarkston, Washington, and later for the University of Idaho and Washington State University.
Nilsson Troy is currently the President of Nilsson Advisory Group, which helps non-profits secure private support. They reside in Genesee and have four daughters.
When long-time Democratic legislator Shirley Ringo decided to run for Congress in 2014, Nilsson Troy became a candidate for her seat, running unopposed in the Republican Primary. In the general election she defeated Democrat Gary Osborn, of Troy and Independent, David Suswal, of Deary, winning by more than 600 votes in one of Idaho"s most competitive legislative districts.
Committee assignments
Agricultural Affairs
Business
Health and Welfare.