Where does Maria A. Nelson work?

Maria A. Nelson is Trustee at Social Tech Trust.

Where did Maria A. Nelson go to school?

Maria A. Nelson studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (MBA Essentials); University of Cambridge (Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions); Freie Universität Berlin (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American Studies / Cultural Studies).

Maria A. Nelson

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Trustee at Social Tech Trust

United Kingdom

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About

Trustee and Head of Innovation and Sustainability at the Aerospace Technology Institute. An expert in advancing tech innovation and sustainability across sectors, she applies strategic insight to support social tech ventures.

Experience

Aerospace Technology InstituteHead of Innovation and Investmentcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
Aerospace Technology InstituteHead of Innovation and Sustainability2022 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
Social Tech TrustBoard Trusteecurrent2021 — present
Digital CatapultDirector of Innovation Practice2020 — 2022
Digital CatapultSenior Head of Innovation Practice2018 — 2020London, UK
Digital CatapultHead of Open Innovation2015 — 2018London, United Kingdom
Cisco SystemsInnovation Programme Manager at Cisco CREATE2013 — 2015London
Cisco SystemsInnovation Project Manager2013London, United Kingdom
CornelsenStrategic Communications Consultant2008 — 2012
Triad BerlinStrategic Communications Consultant and Project Manager2007 — 2008Triad Berlin
American Academy in BerlinProject and Event Manager2007
Freie Universität BerlinResearcher2006 — 2007Berlin Area, Germany
Fest der KontinenteEvent Manager2001 — 2003Berlin Area, Germany

Skills & more

StrategyManagementLeadershipSustainabilityInnovation ManagementConsultingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic CommunicationsProject ManagementProduct ManagementProgram Management

+11 more

Start-upsResearchCopywritingContent DevelopmentEditingPublishingEvent ManagementSocial MediaForeign LanguagesTeachingStrategic Partnerships

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Polish · Portuguese · Russian · Spanish

Mastering Change Management: Building Resilient and Adaptable Organisations — Emeritus
Mental Health Aware — MHFA England®
Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner
ITIL Foundation

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Maria A. Nelson?: Trustee and Head of Innovation and Sustainability at the Aerospace Technology Institute. An expert in advancing tech innovation and sustainability across sectors, she applies strategic insight to support social tech ventures.
Where does Maria A. Nelson work?: Maria A. Nelson is Trustee at Social Tech Trust.
Where did Maria A. Nelson go to school?: Maria A. Nelson studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (MBA Essentials); University of Cambridge (Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions); Freie Universität Berlin (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American Studies / Cultural Studies).