Professional:

Nellie earned her bachelors degree in Small Group Communications from Dixie State University (Utah Tech). She also graduated from Capella University in June 2023 with her masters degree in school counseling.

Hobbies:​​

• I love to coach the youth! I coach many of the youth in my community a long with my own kids. I coach softball, basketball, and soccer.
  
• I love to play softball myself and enter into CrossFit competitions for fun.
  
• I also love to go four wheeling with my family and spend time with them as much as I can. 

Personal:
I grew up in Southern Utah but have since travelled around to northern Utah and the East coast. I recently came back to Southern Utah in 2020 to be back on the west coast near family and friends. 

Why I chose prevention:

I was referred to Southwest Behavioral Center prevention team and that is how I got started. I was unaware this type of job existed. So I am grateful to be in this field that closely relates to my professional goals.