Background
Nelson, Florence Ely was born on June 3, 1931 in New York City. Daughter of Albert H. and Constance (Jennings) Ely.
Nelson, Florence Ely was born on June 3, 1931 in New York City. Daughter of Albert H. and Constance (Jennings) Ely.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Arizona State University, 1995.
Stage, screen technician various theaters, 1949-1964. Design consultant Oaxaca Rest/Le Relais, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1986, Corporation Building of Pinnacle Paradise Inc., 1986, private residences, Scottsdale, 1986.
Board directors Arizona Museum of Science and Technology, Phoenix, since 1984, Ballet Arizona, Phoenix, since 1985, Scottsdale Prevention Institute, since 1987. Coordinator Boy Scouts American, Arizona, since 1977. Member Arizona Opera, 1985.
Learning leader Paradise Valley School District, Arizona, since 1987. Member Arizona Astronomy Board. Member Charter 100 (program chair 1985-1986, membership committee 1986-1987, vice president 1987-1988), Scottsdale Chairwomen (co-founder), Phoenix Committee Foreign Relations (founder), Arizona Association Gifted and Talented (honorary board directors 1986, president since 1987), National Space Society (board directors since 1984).
Clubs: Troon Golf and Country (Scottsdale), Skyline Golf and Country (Tucson), Pinnacle Peak Golf and Country (Scottsdale).
Married Jerry Nelson, November 21, 1964. Children: Nicolas Jennings, Thomas Burr, James Pollock.