Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon, born on July 19, 1970, in Ayrshire, Scotland, is a prominent Scottish politician who made history as the first woman to serve as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014 to 2023. Her journey in politics began at an early age, joining the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) as a teenager and becoming a member of the SNP at just 16 years old.
Sturgeon's academic background includes studying law at the University of Glasgow, where she graduated with honors and later earned a Diploma in Legal Practice. Before her political career took off, she worked as a solicitor in Glasgow, dedicating her time to community causes through organizations like the Drumchapel Law Centre and a Money Advice Centre.