LIFE WASNT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT FOR NICK MARSHALL
Born to a mother battling drug and alcohol addiction, Nick grew up a ward of the state. Raised by two sets of foster parents; a veteran, a teacher, a farmer and a caregiver; he was able to emerge from that system as a high school and University of Louisville (UofL) graduate. Now, Nick works with organizations across Kentuckiana to advocate for children in foster care, improve child literacy rates, and provide guidance to teenagers working to graduate or obtain their GEDs.
Nick’s campaign for State Senate is fueled by his passion for these kids and his own. He and his wife Melonie met at UofL and have two kids named Sebastian and Evelyn. When he’s not coaching their soccer games or changing diapers, he’s worried about their futures. He knows what it means for a teenager to need just one call or advocate to help graduate with their diploma. He knows what it means to have a good home, and how devastating it can be when you don’t.