Kelly Nelson

Outreach and Communications Manager

Maryland ABLE

Kelly Nelson has worked in the field of disabilities for more than 30 years. She has served in many roles supporting people with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and connecting them to vital resources within their community. As a parent of a child with disabilities, Kelly is passionate about helping her daughter to become a confident self-advocate as she pursues her goals of working and living independently in the community. As the Outreach and Communications Manager for Maryland ABLE, she is delighted to have the opportunity to connect with many people with disabilities, their families and the staff that support them as she travels throughout Maryland educating people about the benefits of having an ABLE account. Through her outreach endeavors, Kelly is excited to see how her work with Maryland ABLE is helping to promote personal choice, independence and economic stability for people with disabilities.