Diana Nelson ’84 will join Harvard Corporation as newest member
Diana L. Nelson ’84, a leader in both the private and nonprofit sectors known for her strong commitment to education and her wide-ranging governance experience, will become the newest member of the Harvard Corporation, the University announced on Monday. A former member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, Nelson will join the Corporation on July 1. “Diana Nelson has been one of her generation’s most devoted Harvard alumnae,” said William F. Lee, senior fellow of the Corporation. “She knows the University well, she has a passion for education, and she brings a remarkable breadth of experience in governance roles. We are sure to benefit from her thoughtfulness and insight, and we look forward to welcoming her back to Harvard’s governing boards.” Nelson served until August 2019 as chair of Carlson Inc., whose portfolio includes CWT, a leading provider of travel management services around the globe. She will become co-chair of Carlson’s parent company, Carlson Holdings, in...