"I started in the field of blind services 19 years ago in
 the area of assistive technology, progressed to program
 management and then into executive leadership. I
 started and remain in the field for the same reason, to
 help blind and visually impaired people attain their
 greatest level of achievement and success.”

 — Mark Nelson, COO, Foundation for Blind Children

Fellow Biography

Mark Nelson has worked in blind services for 19 years. He brings a dynamic background in assistive technology and management to his current position as COO of the Foundation for Blind Children, a 56-year-old organization that provides education and rehabilitation programs for the blind. Changes in executive leadership last year led to new organizational challenges, and Mr. Nelson plans to use the Piper Fellowship to strengthen his leadership skills during the organization’s transition.

Field Notes

Mr. Nelson will attend a program on Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and an Executive Program in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard Business School. In addition, he will attend the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program in Leadership. To gain greater personal insight Mr. Nelson will work with an executive coach throughout the fellowship.

Contact Information

Mark Nelson
COO
Foundation for Blind Children 
602.331.1470
mnelson@seeitourway.org
http://www.seeitourway.org

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