Rodney Nelson

Rodney "Evan" Nelson, PhD, has extensive experience in talent development and leadership roles. Rodney "Evan" is currently working as the Director of Talent Development at Methodist Health System, where they support human resource development initiatives to enhance staff and organizational performance. Prior to this, they held positions such as Senior Manager of Talent Development at Milwaukee Tool, where they provided strategic direction for leadership development and succession planning, and Manager of Learning and Leadership Development at Baptist Memorial Health Care, where they specialized in identifying training needs and building cultures through blended learning. Rodney "Evan" has also worked as a Talent Development Manager at SXP a PCC Company and as a Manager of Global Performance & Leadership Development at International Paper. Prior to their corporate roles, they had an affiliation with a university where they focused on solving the problem of students' inadequate preparation for employment. Overall, Rodney "Evan" Nelson has a strong background in talent development, leadership training, and organizational effectiveness.

Rodney "Evan" Nelson, PhD, has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Services from Capella University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Christian Brothers University, and an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Mid-Management from Southwest Tennessee Community College. Rodney "Evan" also holds various additional certifications from institutions such as DDI | Development Dimensions International, Korn Ferry, The Myers-Briggs Company, The Ken Blanchard Companies, and TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY.