Lauren Nelson Resigns from Colorado Springs School Board
Lauren Nelson, a member of the Colorado Springs District 11 school board, announced her resignation during the board's regular meeting on Wednesday night, just four months before her term concludes. Nelson’s decision was driven by the increasing demands of her new responsibilities as an El Paso County Commissioner.
Background and Reasons for Resignation
Appointed in June to represent District 5 after Cami Bremer’s resignation, Nelson highlighted in her resignation letter that balancing her commitments to the school district and county role had become challenging. She expressed, "Supporting our community’s children is deeply meaningful, but I cannot maintain the level of dedication required for the district while prioritizing my family and new county duties."
Personal and Professional Background
Nelson, who did not attend the meeting, hails from Colorado Springs and is an alum of Palmer High School. She earned a B.S. in nutrition and food science from Colorado State University. Her professional background includes six years as a food scientist and active community involvement, such as lea...