Type Of Business:
Sole Proprietorship
Expertise:
Ms. Nelson's areas of expertise include offering housing and community services for low income households, seniors and disabled persons, adult education, and catholic religious education.
Major Product/SVS:
Affordable Housing and Community Services, Catholic Adult Religious Education, Consulting
Favorite Business Publication:
AARP Bulletin; National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
Hobbies/Sports:
Volunteering, Tutoring, Attending Special Interest Classes
Education Degrees:
Master of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (1973); Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1969)
Affiliations Awards:
Apartment Association of Orange County; Leader, Local Fraternity, Secular Franciscan Order; Lifetime Member, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials; Board of Supervisors Commendation; American Association of Retired Persons
Work History:
Sole Proprietor, Nelson Rental Consultant; Administrative Manager, Research Analyst, Department of Housing and Community Development, Orange County, CA (28 Years)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was starting her own business.
Charity:
United Way; Various Catholic Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to help and assist the disabled with housing rules and regulations.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she loved helping people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Nelson owns her own consulting firm, Nelson Rental Consultant. She is a vendor for the Regional Center of Orange County and provides housing services for developmentally disabled consumers.
She is particularly interested in creating affordable housing opportunities for the disabled through utilization of 'reasonable accommodation' and 'reasonable modification' provisions on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Operations
Education Certifications:
Certified Tutor, READ, Orange County; Advanced Level Master Catechist, Orange Diocese, CA