Nielsa Porter

Nielsa (Nellie) Porter currently serves as the Coordinator for Norfolk HRVEC and Career Planner at Hampton Roads Workforce Council, focusing on assisting veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses as a certified life coach and advocate. Nielsa brings extensive experience from Fleet and Family Services as a Work and Family Life Consultant, showcasing skills in presentations and training facilitation. A retired United States Navy veteran, Nielsa held leadership positions such as Command Master Chief for both Helicopter Sea Combat Atlantic Wing and Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123, advising on workforce management and training for over 1500 personnel. Nielsa holds an MBA from Stratford University and additional degrees in Liberal Arts and Business Administration from Excelsior University and ECPI University, respectively.