Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution, announced the official introduction of Karen Nelson as its new Vice President of Inclusion and Community Impact.At the forefront of Herzing’s mission is the role it plays in serving its students and enriching the communities across its 10 ground campuses as well as nationally through online learning. Following a nationwide recruitment search, Herzing selected Nelson for her 25+ years of experience in managing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in private sector, nonprofit and municipal organizations.
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“The decision to continue to commit to and expand on our University-wide effort to lead on equity, diversity and inclusion will further address the crucial need we are hearing from our hospital and healthcare facility partners to hire from a diverse and representative talent pool,” said Renee Herzing, President of Herzing University. “Karen Nelson’s strong background in the area of diversity and her experience across the healthcare industry will greatly benefit the University’s ability to connect with local employers, community advocates and future nursing professionals. We are excited and proud to have her join our leadership team as we work to support communities of all backgrounds.”
Most recently, Nelson served as the EDI Director for Rogers Behavioral Health and was the Diversity & Inclusion Leader in the Office of the Mayor for the City of Appleton, WI. Nelson also has created NelStar Leadership & Diversity Consulting and expanded on her EDI-focused efforts through roles that include being the first corporate diversity manager for Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and as the first African American manager of cultural diversity for General Electric Medical Systems.
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“I am incredibly honored to have this opportunity to serve Herzing University, its student population and the diverse communities across the country who will benefit from having access to this school’s broad and inclusive pool of talent,” said Nelson. “I want to thank Renee Herzing and the University’s leadership team for their trust in me and look forward to moving quickly and effectively to build the programs and relationships that will ensure the momentum built around EDI remains a priority part of what the Herzing University emblem represents.”
Nelson received her Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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