Kellie Nelson
Programming Administrative Assistant
Kellie Nelson was born and raised in Colorado. She graduated with a B.S. in Human Resources from Trinity International University in 2003. Her first exposure to inner-city ministry was her senior year of high school. It was at this time that God began to develop her desire to work with youth.
In 2005 she joined SLAM as a volunteer and served as the LooseEnds Team Lead. Through God’s leading she was called to leave her job at AMETEK and join the GRIP staff full-time in July 2007 as the Programming Assistant. Kellie is an active member of Living Faith Community Church in Chicago, IL.
Getting to know Kellie
Role at GRIP: Programming Administrative Assistant
Email: kellie@gripyouth.com
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
Church: Living Faith
Fondest Memory: I would have to say it is what use to be my yearly road trip with my friend, Michelle
Biggest Challenge: Not worrying about life and letting God be in control
Perfect Day: A perfect day would be spending time in the Word and then with “family” playing Settlers of Catan
First Job: Office runner for a law firm
Favorite Food: Recently, I would have to say Don’s sweet and spicy pasta
Favorite Movie: I would have to say "Cool Runnings" and "Italian Job"
Favorite Song: The Revelation Song
Favorite Spot: Cold Shivers point at the Colorado national monument