congress Nancy Mace

Congresswoman Mace, born in Fort Bragg and raised in the Lowcountry. Raised by a retired Army General and a retired school teacher, Mace learned the value of hard work early on. After leaving high school at 17, she began her journey in the workforce, starting as a waitress at the Waffle House on College Park Road in Ladson.

Despite this early setback, Mace’s determination led her to achieve academic excellence. She graduated magna cum laude from The Citadel, making history as the first female graduate from its Corps of Cadets in 1999. Continuing her education, she earned a master’s degree from The University of Georgia in 2004.

Driven by her commitment to education, Mace obtained her high school diploma through college courses at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. Transitioning into public service, she garnered acclaim as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly, while also championing conservation efforts.

An accomplished author, Mace penned “In The Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel,” published by Simon & Schuster in 2001. Building on her diverse experiences, she established her own company in 2008, specializing in technology, PR & marketing, and commercial real estate.

Mace’s leadership embodies integrity, compassion, and a tireless pursuit of delivering results for the Lowcountry. She has collaborated with her colleagues on a bipartisan basis and managed to get a handful of bills signed into law by the President, including the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act and the Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. Mace has been recognized with esteemed awards such as the 2021 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award.

She advocates for economic policies that strengthen the nation’s economy while opposing tax hikes and harmful regulations. Her dedication extends to curbing wasteful government spending, earning her the 2023 White Coat Waste Warrior Award. Additionally, her commitment to education and job training for the underprivileged earned her the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill, alongside an impressive 97% rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

A devoted mother to two teenagers, a sweet little Havanese named Liberty, and a cat named Tyler, Mace continues to serve the Lowcountry with unwavering dedication and resilience.