Janessa Nelsen is a seasoned professional in investment operations and organizational leadership, currently serving as an Investment Operations Specialist at Kansas State University Foundation since November 2022. Prior to this role, Janessa worked at Dartmouth College as a Department Coordinator for the Dartmouth College Fund from December 2018 to November 2022. Janessa also possesses entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Night Owl Bookkeeper from December 2017 to March 2021, alongside a consultancy role at kindColorado. Earlier career milestones include various positions at LiveWell Colorado, where responsibilities spanned from Program Coordinator for the School Food Initiative to administrative roles. Janessa's educational background includes a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services from Kansas State University.