Converse University

Nelson is entering her second season as the Valkyries Spirit Squad coach. 

Nelson is also the Spirit Squad Director at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Nelson has been the Director since January of 2022 and has helped organize community events to promote university spirit. Besides being a coach, Nelson is a professional cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers TopCats, where she just completed her third NFL season.

Prior to her time at Winthrop and the Carolina Panthers, Nelson was a dance instructor for both iAM Dance Center of the Arts and Elite Diamonds Cheer & Dance.