Andrea Nelson

ERI Board Secretary

Andrea is a strategic thinker with a passion for making resilient practices accessible and approachable for communities and citizens. She is an entrepreneur, small-business owner, and community advocate.

Andrea has been guiding nonprofit organizations and small businesses with senior level communications and marketing services for the past 22 years. She has helped numerous organizations grow, expand, re-position, and broaden their reach with smart strategy, engaging content, and compelling campaigns. Andrea is known for her integrity and dedication to client success, who appreciate her focus on strategy and planning.

Andrea is deeply dedicated to her home state of Colorado and is an active, engaged citizen, neighborhood leader, and advocate for local organizations. In addition to the Economic Restoration Institute, Andrea also serves on the board of directors for the Sustainable Neighborhood Network, a network of cities harnessing the passion of neighbors for climate action and community resilience.

Education and Core Skills

B.S. Business Administration with Marketing Concentration, Spanish Minor; Colorado State University, 1995
Spanish fluency
22 years small business ownership and entrepreneur
25 years nonprofit management experience
29 years marketing and communications experience
29 years project management experience