Dana Nelson

Dana Nelson has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Most recently, they served as a Customer Strategy and Operations Manager at FutureFit AI, where they worked with workforce development customers to configure innovative AI-driven technology to meet the unique needs of job seekers. Prior to that, they were a Strategic Advisor and Director of Operations at Spes Nova, a Social Impact Consultant at Universal Capital Holdings Group, and an Investment & Strategy Analyst at Equivico by The National Community Reinvestment Coalition. They also served as an Alumni Relations Coordinator at Social Impact 360 and a Social Compliance Team Member at Ethical Apparel Africa. Additionally, they held positions as a Strategic Lead at SpesNova, a National Council Member at Social Impact 360 (Compass Partners), a Social Impact Intern at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), and a Social Media and Sales Intern at Icarus and Co. Throughout their career, Dana has demonstrated a commitment to social impact and supporting underserved communities.

Dana Nelson holds a MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge. Prior to that, they completed a B.A. in International Political Economy with minors in Business Administration and Marketing at Fordham University, achieving a 3.95 Cumulative GPA. They also obtained a NextGenVest Course Completion Certificate from NextGenVest, Inc. in December 2014 and an Inbound Certification from HubSpot.