Susan Nelson

Susan Nelson is the Chief Information Officer at the Minnesota Lottery, with a proven track record in digital transformation and leadership within technology-focused roles. Prior to this position, Susan held multiple roles at 3M from 2007 to 2022, including Senior Business Development Manager and Program Manager, where efforts led to increased revenue and the implementation of best practices across various business sectors. Additional experiences at 3M encompassed senior managerial duties overseeing research and development teams, quality assurance for global software systems, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver software programs. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and executive certificates from the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.