Tina Nelson

Tina Nelson is a seasoned business manager currently overseeing the Parks and Recreation Administrative, Planning, and Business Services Group for the City of Santa Barbara since July 2021. In this role, Tina is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating various operational activities, including budget management and providing support to the Parks and Recreation Director. Prior to this position, Tina served as Operations Administrator and Development Manager at United Way of Santa Barbara County and held multiple roles, including Human Resources/Operations Manager at Epic Motorsports, where Tina managed administrative and financial duties. Tina has extensive experience in project management and operations from previous positions at Cox Communications, where duties included optimizing business processes and managing call center operations. Tina holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from UC Santa Barbara.