Cynthia Nelson
About Cynthia Nelson
Cynthia Nelson is an Administrative Assistant II at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2021. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a background in Geographic Information Science and Urban Planning.
Work at UMass Boston
Cynthia Nelson currently serves as an Administrative Assistant II at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides office triage for the Office of Housing and Residence Life, overseeing procurement and purchase orders. Additionally, she supervises student Front Desk Attendants, ensuring smooth operations within the office. Prior to her current role, she worked at UMass Boston as an Administrative Assistant from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Nelson completed her Master's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at the University of Massachusetts Boston from 2019 to 2022. She also holds a degree in Geography, with a focus on Geographic Information Science and Cartography, from Framingham State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with skills relevant to urban planning and community engagement.
Background
Cynthia Nelson is bilingual in English and Spanish, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. She graduated from North Quincy High School in 2013. Her early career included various roles that contributed to her professional development, including an internship at the Library of Congress in 2016 and a community engagement internship at Framingham Downtown Renaissance in 2017.
AmeriCorps Experience
Cynthia Nelson served as an AmeriCorps Member with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers-AmeriCorps from 2017 to 2018. This experience provided her with valuable skills in community service and engagement. She is recognized as an AmeriCorps State and National Alum, reflecting her commitment to service and community development.