Christa Nelson

Christa Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Business and Marketing at Mount Mercy University, transitioning from an adjunct role to full-time faculty in Fall 2020. She holds an MBA from Jones International University and a BLA from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. With over 19 years of teaching experience, she instructs business, marketing, and communication courses at associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels, including adult accelerated programs.

Her research focuses on equitable classroom environments and overcoming learning barriers, supported by her 2021-22 ICOER Grant. She specializes in tactical marketing strategies, digital marketing, social media, and storytelling. Nelson serves on committees including the Educational Policies Committee (EPC) and the university’s strategic planning team. She is also a recipient of the 2023 Business Innovation & Support Grant and the 2020 KCRG Show You Care Award.

Beyond academia, she owns Epiphany, a local advertising agency, and previously founded The Epiphany Group, Inc. in Atlanta. Her leadership strengths include Strategic, Developer, and Communication (per Gallup’s StrengthsFinder 2.0), and she volunteers with over 30 nonprofits annually as a Marion Chamber Red Coats Ambassador.