Nadine has long been involved in local politics. She is a 2004 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program. The Michigan Political Leadership is a multi-partisan leadership program composed of 24 individuals from across the State of Michigan. The 10 month weekend curriculum focuses on practical politics, public policy analysis and process, personal leadership development, and effective governance. The program recruits, trains, and inspires tomorrow's public policy leaders, preparing them with vision, committment, and the skills for effective governance.
| Graduate | Michigan Political Leadership Program | 2004 | |
| Member | Republican Women's Forum | 1998-Present | |
| Director (1/04-Present) | |||
| President (2002, 2003) | |||
| Vice President (7/01-1/02) | |||
| Secretary (9/00-7/01) | |||
| Member | Kent County Republican Party 500 Club | 8/89-Present | |
| Member | Kent County Republican Executive Committee | 1997-2000 | |
| District Coordinator | Grand Rapids Ward III, District 19 | 1994-2004 | |
| Precinct Delegate | Grand Rapids Ward III, District 19, Precinct 54 | 1996-2004 | |
| Precinct Delegate | Grand Rapids Ward III, District 19, Precinct 56 | 1994-1996 | |
| Precinct Delegate | Grand Rapids Ward III, District 19, Precinct 4 | 1992-1994 | |
| Member | Gerald R. Ford Republican Women's Club | 1990-1996 | |
| Corresponding Secretary (1991) | |||
| Editor, Focus Newsletter (1991) | |||
| Recruiter/Phoner | Get Out the Vote Drives | 1990-2002 | |
| Campaign Worker | Ehlers for Congress | 1993-2004 | |
| Campaign Worker | Kooiman for State Representative | 2000-2004 | |
| Area Coordinator | Henry for Congress | 1990, 1992 | |
| Volunteer | Kent County Republican Party Golf Outing | 1991, 1992 | |
| Campaign Committee | Kooiman for City Commissioner | 1991 | |
| Campaign Worker | Engler for Governor | 1990 | |
| Campaign Worker | Schutte for Senate | 1990 | |
| Campaign Worker | TerHorst for County Commission | 1990 |