Darlene Nelson

Darlene Nelson has extensive experience in education and case management, currently serving as a Case Manager at Comprehensive Community Action Program since August 2015. Between February 2014 and October 2022, Darlene held positions as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at RI Nurse Middle College and as an Instructor at Coastal Career Academy, focusing on career instruction for Medical Assistants and Medical Office Assistants. Previous roles include Director of Education at Salter School, Education Supervisor for Medical and Dental Assistant Programs at Lincoln Technical Institute, and Externship Coordinator/Instructor at Gibbs College, specializing in arranging externship opportunities for students. Darlene began their career in higher education as a Financial Aid Coordinator at Johnson & Wales University. Darlene holds a Master's Degree in Education Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Management from Johnson & Wales University, alongside an Associate's Degree in General Education from the Community College of Rhode Island and a Certificate in Dental Assisting.