Deb Nelson

Deb Nelson is an academic professional affiliated with Washington State University (WSU) as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Development. She has served as the Chair of the Program in Aging at WSU and has extensive experience in curriculum development, teaching, and community engagement.

• Ph.D. in Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies (Child, Consumer, and Family Studies; Agricultural Economics; Economics; Political Science), WSU (1992)
• M.A. in Child and Family Studies (Consumer Studies), WSU (1987)
• B.S. in General Home Economics, North Dakota State University (1978)

Her work spans interdisciplinary education, focusing on human development, aging, and family dynamics. She has contributed to online curriculum design, including the Volunteer Management Certificate Program, and has taught core courses such as HD 403 for distance degree programs.

Nelson has been actively involved in institutional service, including the Department of Human Development Diversity Committee, College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Scholarship Committee, and advisory roles for academic programs. She also engages deeply with community organizations like the Girl Scouts, 4-H, and local church councils.