The Oregon Clinic
Heather Nelson is an accomplished human resources leader with extensive experience in various sectors including healthcare and utilities. Currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at The Oregon Clinic since May 2025, Heather drives HR strategy and collaborates with leadership to build effective teams focused on patient care. Prior roles include Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion + Talent Management and Director of Talent Management at Portland General Electric, where Heather advanced inclusive culture and talent management initiatives. Previous experience encompasses strategic HR initiatives at PeaceHealth and recruitment and retention efforts at Allergy, Asthma and Dermatology Associates. Heather began their career at Saint-Gobain, managing human resources at a comprehensive level. Heather holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Psychology from Washington State University.
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The Oregon Clinic
The Oregon Clinic is the largest private multispecialty physician practice in Oregon. Our 270 providers give respectful, compassionate care at more than 550,000 patient visits each year. Founded in Portland in 1994, The Oregon Clinic is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care, practicing evidence-based medicine, and providing leadership for the healthcare community. We collaborate with primary care physicians and use a team approach to address health conditions at 60 specialty clinic locations across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. To find the location and specialist right for you, visit www.oregonclinic.com.