Margaret Mogensen Nelson

Background

Nelson, Margaret Mogensen was born on May 13, 1947 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Martin T. and Catherine (Burke) Mogensen.

Education

Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1969; MSJ, Northwestern University, 1976.

Career

Reporter, The Paper, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1969; editor, Marlennon Corporation, Chicago, 1970-1971; public relations manager, Michael Reese Medical Center, Chicago, 1971-1973; editorial director, National Easter Seal Society, Chicago, 1973-1975; visiting instructor, Northwestern University School Journalism, Evanston, Illinois, 1976-1979; upper Midwest correspondent, People Magazine, New York City, since 1985.

Achievements

• Margaret Mogensen Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer editor Basilica magazine, Basilica of St. Mary. Volunteer mentor U. Minn.Sch. Journalism, University of Wisconsin School Journalism.

Member Society Professional Journalists, National Writers Union.

Connections

Children: Elissa, Emily.

Father:

Martin T. Mogensen

Mother:

Catherine (Burke) Mogensen

child:

Emily Nelson

child:

Elissa Nelson