Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Joe is currently serving as the President of Alaska Legal Services Corporation since May 2022. Prior to that, Joe was the Chairman of Sealaska, an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, where they oversaw activities in seafood, timber, and government services. Joe also held positions at Alaska Federation of Natives, serving as Co-Chair and Director, and at Outer Coast as a Board Trustee. Additionally, they worked as the Director at Spruce Root and Vice Chancellor at University of Alaska Southeast. Joe has further contributed to their community as the President of Alaska Postsecondary Access Network and as the Chairman of Yak-tat Kwaan, an Alaska Native Village Corporation. Earlier in their career, Joe worked as an Attorney at City and Borough of Juneau and Simpson Tillinghast.

Joe Nelson attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles from 1998 to 2001, where they obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree. Prior to that, they studied at UCLA from 1996 to 1998, completing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in American Indian Studies. Joe also attended UCLA from 1993 to 1996, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government.