VonGretchen C. Nelson is the Global Diversity Manager for The Nature Conservancy, reporting into the worldwide office located in Arlington, Virginia. While managing Diversity and Inclusive initiatives for all fifty states and over thirty international countries, VonGretchen understands the importance of staying competitive in a global marketplace.

VonGretchen is an accomplished professional in diversity recruiting strategies with demonstrated achievements in the following areas: recruitment, retention, process improvement, succession planning, current sourcing techniques, change management, performance management, and diversity training.