Nelson serves as the senior program manager for Kitsap County, Wash., Public Works Department. She has successfully implemented a program for the Capital Delivery Team that has aligned engagement of all stakeholders. Nelson served as project manager for the Bucklin Hill Bridge & Estuary Enhancement project, the largest roads project in the history of Kitsap County Public Works. The project constructed a 240-foot, multi-span, four-lane bridge, and installed new bike lanes, wider sidewalks and two scenic overlooks. The result was increased traffic capacity, enhanced tidal exchange, and improved fish migration.
Nelson has been active in APWA for the past 25 years, first serving as chair of the Washington Chapter’s Construction Standards Committee. She currently serves as co-chair of the chapter’s Construction Standards Committee and the Awards Committee. Her other involvement over the years includes serving as chapter president (2009); Chapter Projects of the Year Committee Review Team (2011-2018); national delegate, Council of Chapters – chair Chapter Mentoring Committee (2015-2018); Congress/PWX – Chapter Leader’s Forum – lead/presenter (2015, 2016); International Affairs Committee – Nordic Partnership – secretary (2015-2017); National Nominating Committee (2017); Region IX Nominating Committee (2017); and PWX 2019 – Chapter Organizing Committee (2017-2019).