Dolores Nelsen Key

Dolores Nelsen Key is an experienced economic development professional with a diverse background spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Economic Development Manager for Flagler County since September 2020, Nelsen Key previously held positions such as Economic Development & Marketing Director for the City of Lake Worth and Economic Development Director for the City of Winter Garden, where significant contributions included implementing a specialized website for economic development and conducting research to support industry growth. Nelsen Key's earlier roles encompass serving as Economic Development and Marketing Director for the City of Palm Beach Gardens and as Director of Strategic Alliances and Client Relations at Pentastel Technologies, where interaction with Fortune 500 companies and market research were pivotal. Leadership experience also includes serving as Assistant Vice President at the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, organizing fundraising events, and as President and CEO of Key Originals, SA, focusing on handcrafted metal drum artwork production. Nelsen Key holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from Austin College.