Nancy Skinner is a member of the California State Assembly from California's 14th Assembly District. She is a Democrat. She has served as a member of the East Bay Regional Park Board, Ward 1 since 2006. She had previously founded and worked for several non-profit groups on global warming and other issues related to environmental policy. Skinner was a member of the Berkeley City Council from 1984 to 1992. She ran unopposed in the general election for the California State Assembly seat in the 14th district which was held by incumbent Loni Hancock who was termed out.