Maurice Nelson

Maurice Nelson, MEd, CDE, currently serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Sacred Heart University, a position held since August 2022. Prior experience includes the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Yale School of Nursing at Yale University from April 2021 to August 2022, and various positions at Georgia Southern University, including Inclusive Excellence Fellow, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, Adjunct Instructor, and Coordinator of Diversity Education and Program Outreach from July 2017 to April 2021. Maurice Nelson has also contributed as a College and Career Advisor at Savannah High School and held leadership positions within Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. With a strong educational background featuring multiple degrees in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from Valdosta State University and Georgia Southern University, Maurice Nelson combines extensive experience in diversity, inclusion, and educational outreach to positively impact students and scholarly communities.