Blinded Veterans Association
Stuart Nelson has extensive experience in public relations and communications. Stuart is currently the Director of Public Relations at the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), where they spearhead all PR and communications activities. This includes managing various publications, social media posts, press releases, website content, and direct communication with blinded veterans and their families. Prior to this role, Stuart served as the Manager of Communications and the Coordinator of Communications at BVA, overseeing internal and external PR operations, publication production, and alternative formats for the blind and visually impaired. Before joining BVA, Stuart worked as a Community Outreach Coordinator at the Close Up Foundation, where they marketed a civic education program to schools and developed instructional activities.
Stuart Nelson began their education journey in 1976 at Brigham Young University. Stuart completed a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, with a focus on Political Science and Foreign Languages, including a minor in Spanish and proficiency in Portuguese. Continuing their studies, Stuart went on to pursue a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at the same institution, which they completed in 1984.
After their time at Brigham Young University, Stuart joined the University of Utah Graduate School in 1984. However, the provided information does not specify the degree pursued or obtained during this period. Nonetheless, Stuart's educational background showcases a strong foundation in political science, government, journalism, and public administration.
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Blinded Veterans Association
If you are a blind or visually impaired veteran, or if you are a relative or a friend of one, or if you just wish to become involved or assist in some way, please write, call, or send us an email message. The Blinded Veterans Association was established specifically to help veterans and their families meet and overcome the challenges of blindness. The organization welcomes those who can offer their ideas, thoughts, and service in achievement of this worthy objective. Our Mission: “To promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their rightful place in the community and work with their fellow citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world. “To preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assistance to one another. “To maintain and extend the institution of American freedom and encourage loyalty to the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the states in which they reside.”