About Senator
Nya D. Twayen, Jr.
A dedicated public servant, policy expert, and advocate for the people of Nimba County with over 20 years of experience in public service, legislative leadership, and community development.
Personal Details
Contact & Service
Education & Academic Background
Ganta United Methodist High School
High School Diploma — 1999
University of Liberia
BA Sociology (Summa Cum Laude) — 2007
Australian National University
MA Public Policy (Policy Analysis) — 2012
University of Liberia
MSc International Relations — 2016
London School of Economics
Executive Certificate: Strategic Decision Making — 2019
World Bank & ILO Certifications
Pension Core Course (2014,2016) • Social Security Academy (2017)
Professional Experience
Senator, Nimba County
Liberian Senate | 2024 – PresentChairs the Joint Legislative Committees on Modernization. Responsible for lawmaking, representing Nimba County, oversight of the Executive Branch, and confirming presidential appointments. Advocates for constituent interests at the national level.
Deputy Director General
National Social Security & Welfare Corp | 2013 – 2022Supervised Assistant Directors General, increased productivity by over 25%, and implemented compliance strategies that boosted contribution collections. Result-oriented leadership in achieving corporate goals.
Assistant Minister for Youth Services
Ministry of Youth & Sports | 2008 – 2011Coordinated nationwide youth programs, formulated youth development policies, liaised with NGOs and international organizations to secure support for youth initiatives.
Member, Board of Directors
Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) | 2006 – 2008Made prudent policy decisions, designed fundraising strategies, and regulated management activities to improve the Corporation.
Director of Youth Services
Ministry of Youth & Sports | 2006 – 2007Derived innovative plans for the Bureau of Youth Services, formulated comprehensive budgets, and collaborated with NGOs on youth-led initiatives.
Executive Director
National Elections Watch | 2005Coordinated civic educators, trained and deployed poll monitors to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections during the 2005 general elections.
Core Competencies
Global Exposure
Youth Employment Summit – Baku, Azerbaijan (2008)
ECOWAS Youth Expert Meeting – Cotonou, Benin (2008)
Technical Vocational Education Workshop – Dakar, Senegal (2009)
World Bank Pension Course – Washington DC, USA (2014, 2016)
ILO Social Security Academy – Turin, Italy (2017)