Laura Nelson

Laura Nelson is an accomplished Chief People Officer at TIPCO Technologies, where notable contributions include leading M&A onboarding and integration efforts and promoting a unified company culture. Prior roles include Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at TIPCO, where focus was placed on enhancing collaboration across multiple departments during acquisitions, and Director of Talent Development at Air Methods, where Laura implemented key programs for talent development and succession planning. As the founder of Authentic Presence, a professional coaching practice, Laura guided clients in identifying values and enhancing personal fulfillment. Other significant experiences encompass managerial roles at Gates Corporation, Mercer Health and Benefits, and Pendum LLC. Laura holds a CPMI certification in post-merger integration from the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances and a degree from the University of Iowa.