Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson is the inaugural Dean of the School of Business at Gordon College, bringing extensive leadership experience from Harvard Business School, where he served as Senior Director of External Relations and Executive Director of the MBA Program. He plays a central role in launching and shaping the academic and strategic vision of the new business school.

• Inaugural Dean, School of Business, Gordon College
• Former Senior Director of External Relations, Harvard Business School
• Former Executive Director, MBA Program, Harvard Business School

His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in chemistry, and he later earned an MBA, guided by a vision to contribute to leadership in higher education.

Steve Nelson's research and professional interests center on social enterprise, nonprofit management, and ethical innovation in business. He emphasizes the role of business in addressing societal challenges through redemptive imagination, public-private collaboration, and principled leadership. His work bridges faith, ethics, and modern business complexities including AI, biotechnology, and global economic dynamics.

The absence of published articles in the provided text prevents analysis of publication trends. However, his expertise is evident in institutional leadership and mission-driven business education.

Steve Nelson has not been mentioned with any scientific awards in the provided material.

He has played a key mentoring and leadership role in academic administration, notably guiding the growth of the Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard. While no formal advisees are listed, his career demonstrates deep engagement in student development, program design, and career preparation. He envisions the Gordon School of Business offering robust experiential learning, internships, and lifelong alumni engagement.

Nelson led the development of the Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business School from its early stages into a central pillar of the school’s mission. At Gordon, he is building the foundational structure of the new School of Business, shaping its culture, curriculum, and community impact.