Omar Nelson

Omar Nelson is currently serving as the Membership Manager for ArtsReady, a national initiative of South Arts. He is responsible for the recruitment and management of all ArtsReady members – providing them with a steady dose of emergency-preparedness awareness, post-crisis recovery processes, and training and support in the ArtsReady tool. Omar also contracts with the City of Atlanta, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs as the volunteer coordinator for the office’s largest public events. Comprising of over 75 performances and showcases annually, unexpected challenges are inevitable, requiring a readiness to assist with mitigating loses and keeping programming going.