Erik Nelson

Erik Nelson serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Soccer in the Streets since January 2020, focusing on youth development through sports and enhancing access to soccer programs. Prior to this role, Erik worked as a Program Coordinator for Playworks, where responsibilities included implementing programs at Mary M. Bethune Elementary School and organizing community engagement initiatives. Erik's experience also encompasses leadership positions in sales and marketing, healthcare consulting, and financial advising, alongside impactful internship roles that involved advocacy and policy understanding. Erik holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, Biology, Chemistry, and Economics from Emory University, earned in 2015.