Nella Domenici, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the daughter of the late U.S. Senator Pete Domenici. She earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and a graduate degree from Harvard Business School. Domenici's career includes work in the finance industry, serving as CFO at Bridgewater Associates, and holding positions at Citadel and Credit Suisse First Boston. Her campaign for the U.S. Senate focused on economic policies, energy independence, and securing the southern border.