UMass Amherst

Kris Nelson


Special Projects Coordinator
Academic Programs Assistant

kenelson@educ.umass.edu
(413) 577-4253

Role in CEP
I have worked in CEP since September 2007. I work with Chris (Felton) on Academic Programs, specifically on CSLHIS. In my position as Special Projects Coordinator, I work with John to provide initial program development support for a range of projects, including CSL course design and management, international service learning resources, faculty resources, and linking resources at the University with the needs of community organizations.

Education
EdD, UMass Amherst, (in process)
MEd, UMass Boston, 1995
MDIV, Harvard Divinity School, 1990
BA, Macalester College, 1982

Experience
I've worked a lot in community-based organizations that focus on arts, education and service programs, usually linking the work of these community organizations to programs in schools. Mostly I have worked with youth, but more recently I also worked in Adult Education. I also worked as a cook for a catering business for many years, did audio transcribing (still do it when I need the cash), painted houses, and have made ends meet in oh so many ways.

Interesting facts
I used to do improvisational acting.

Favorite quote
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."  ~ C.S. Lewis