Theresa Nelson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Manages education, community engagement and advocacy program initiativesResearch and develops new program initiatives that support organization’s strategic plan and emerging trends impacting transportation options in MinnesotaEnsures programs meet all program-related accountabilitiesDevelops and maintains strong connections with funders and community partnersMentors, coaches and develops staff

Minneapolis, Mn

Managed the development of project proposals, client relationships and new business prospectsDeveloped community engagement plans and planning recommendations for: Hennepin County Active Living Plan for Hopkins and Brooklyn Center; Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Small Area Plan; SW LRT Transitional Station Area Action Plan; West Side Flats Master Plan Update; MnDOT Statewide Bicycle System Plan; St Paul Grand Round Planning; SW LRT Landscaping and Design and various MnDOT Safe… Show more Managed the development of project proposals, client relationships and new business prospectsDeveloped community engagement plans and planning recommendations for: Hennepin County Active Living Plan for Hopkins and Brooklyn Center; Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Small Area Plan; SW LRT Transitional Station Area Action Plan; West Side Flats Master Plan Update; MnDOT Statewide Bicycle System Plan; St Paul Grand Round Planning; SW LRT Landscaping and Design and various MnDOT Safe Routes to School PlansSpecialized in best practices for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, Active Living programing and Transit Oriented Development Specialized in pedestrian and bicycle planning, urban design, placemaking and community engagement in communities with health disparitiesCommunity engagement and planning projects included: St Paul Grand Round, Ramsey County Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan, Hennepin County Active Living for Hopkins and Brooklyn Center, MnDOT Statewide Bicycle Systems Plan, Metropolitan Council Regional Bicycle System Master Study and SW LRT Transitional Station Area Action PlanManaged marketing efforts including compliance of DBE certification, RFP research, communications through social media and proposal developmentManaged office operations, marketing and human resourcesExtensive knowledge of the Twin Cities region and community partnerships Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Successfully organized a community advocacy effort to construct the Midtown Greenway bicycle and walking trail in Minneapolis. Managed and implemented numerous community engagement programs, projects and events.Responsible for website content, quarterly newsletter production, press releases and various communications.Responded to public concerns about trail conditions, development projects and safety.Served as a liaison to community partners, government… Show more Successfully organized a community advocacy effort to construct the Midtown Greenway bicycle and walking trail in Minneapolis. Managed and implemented numerous community engagement programs, projects and events.Responsible for website content, quarterly newsletter production, press releases and various communications.Responded to public concerns about trail conditions, development projects and safety.Served as a liaison to community partners, government agencies and local businesses.Organized community meetings and large scale fundraising events; trained as a Charrette organizer.Assisted with grant proposals and managed grant funded projects. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Created and implemented youth development programs for 400 youth annually, including a successful employment and service-learning programCoordinated with the Youth Farm Project; securing new garden space and community partners.Secured program funding, planned and managed a yearly operating budget of $100,000. Built strong partnerships with local foundations supporting youth development programs.Coordinated major neighborhood special events for up to 1,000 attendees.… Show more Created and implemented youth development programs for 400 youth annually, including a successful employment and service-learning programCoordinated with the Youth Farm Project; securing new garden space and community partners.Secured program funding, planned and managed a yearly operating budget of $100,000. Built strong partnerships with local foundations supporting youth development programs.Coordinated major neighborhood special events for up to 1,000 attendees. Established successful partnerships with community, schools, parks, businesses, government and private organizations.Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated professional staff, part-time employees and volunteers. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And African Studies

Education record

Lands Use Conference, Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado Designing Community Places: Pedestrian, Bike.