Emma Nelson

Emma Nelson is the current Chief Commercial Officer at MUD\WTR. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Director of Product Development and Operations at WANU Water from November 2014 to October 2018. Emma was responsible for launching 3 new flavor extensions, managing formulation, sourcing, and manufacturing of all WANU water products, and establishing WANU's initial Amazon strategy.

Before their time at WANU Water, Emma worked as a Senior R&D Technician at Schwan's Company from June 2013 to December 2015 and as a Research Scientist at North Carolina State University from August 2011 to May 2013. Her first internship was with PepsiCo as a Long Term Research Intern from May 2011 to August 2011.

Emma Nelson has extensive experience in product development, operations, and research. Emma is a highly skilled and successful professional who has contributed to the success of multiple companies.

Emma Nelson has a M.S. in Food Science from North Carolina State University with minors in Microbiology and Biotechnology. Emma also has a B.A. from Case Western Reserve University in Biochemistry and Nutrition.

Emma Nelson reports to Shane Heath, Founder & CEO. They are on a team with Andrew Rickards - VP, Customer Experience, Jessica Rienerth - VP, Business Operations, and Kyle Thiermann - Head of Editorial. A direct report to Emma Nelson is and Joseph Hakim - Director of Customer Acquisition.