Jane Nelson
Senior Director of Association Services
With nearly 40 years of professional experience, Jane knows what it takes to run a successful association. Jane serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Oklahoma Nurses Association. She brings both communications and association management experience to her role as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master’s degree from Michigan State University. Jane was President of the Oklahoma Society of Association Executives from 2003-2004, and is an active member of OSAE, MSAE and ASAE. She was the recipient of the George Nigh Association Executive of the Year Award in 2007 and OSAE Association Professional of the Year in 1998. Jane’s professional bliss comes from working with association members on issues that make a difference in the lives of Oklahoma nurses.
Certifications:
Certified Association Executive (CAE)
Fast Facts:
Proud mother of two grown daughters
Loves making jewelry - and made so much she started selling it
Favorite poem is The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
“I love being a part of this energetic and talented group of professionals all working together to advance associations.”