Ingrid Nelson

Ingrid Nelson joined Washington Women’s Foundation in 2022. She had a 40 year career in all aspects of media including training and developing sales and leadership for major media companies. Ingrid joined WaWF to focus on advocacy and grantmaking in justice-related areas.

Ingrid’s greatest joy is spending time with her family—her artist husband, two sons and a daughter, their wonderful spouses, and four perfect grandchildren (two girls and two boys). She loves to travel and learn, be outdoors—hiking or biking. She is also a certified Pilates instructor.

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