Nelson Parrish, II, MA is a thought leader with experience in the development and implementation of processes and programs to facilitate individual effectiveness and organizational productivity. With an emphasis on the integration of leadership, diversity, and change management, he enables people and organizations to communicate across differences, manage change, and maximize effectiveness.

Nelson's focus areas include:

·        Executive Coaching

·        Leadership Development

·        Diversity and Inclusion

·        Strategic Planning

·        Change Management

·        Public Speaking and Group Facilitation

Nelson has consulted for nonprofits, for-profits, employee-owned companies, federal and local government, higher education, financial services, healthcare, and socially responsible businesses.

Before his career as a consultant, Nelson was a manager of people and processes in the financial services industry. As the former Vice President of Change Management, Inclusion, and Development, one of his achievements was to design,implement, and measure a significant system change process that increased leadership effectiveness, diversity competence, and organizational performance.

Nelson holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management from The University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millersville University, certifications from The Amherst Writers & Artists Group in Writing Group Leadership, Bucknell University-Central Atlantic Advanced School of Banking, Howard University-Coalition Building Institute, and The Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Training.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to his community, Nelson serves as treasurer of The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the performance, education, and preservation of jazz music.