Tia Nelson | |
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.jpg) Tia Nelson speaking as a panelist during "Understanding REDD" event | |
| Born | June 21, 1956 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent(s) | Gaylord Nelson Carrie Dotson Nelson |
Tia Lee Nelson (born June 21, 1956) is an American academic, environmental activist, and public servant from the state of Wisconsin. She has held several high-profile positions at The Nature Conservancy, served as Executive Secretary of the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, and is currently managing director of the Climate program at the Outrider Foundation. Nelson is the daughter of former United States Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day.