LOS ANGELES, CA –  Braille Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) M. Nelson as their inaugural Vice President of People & Culture. Nelson brings over 30 years of experience and a remarkable background in human resources, talent management, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility, and culture building. Bill has served in leading HR roles at well-known organizations including Westfield Corporation, Amgen, UCLA, and Eastman Kodak. He has worked and lived in different countries and has experienced the dynamics of cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion firsthand.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and EdventureMore! His other community involvement has included the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, the Ventura County Humane Society, Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Junior Achievement.

“We are delighted to have Bill join Braille Institute’s executive management team, and step into this important role within the organization,” said Jim (Dimitri) Kales, Chief Executive Officer, Braille Institute. “Team members are our most important asset and I know Bill’s deep experience and commitment will enable him to champion our people, mission, and culture.” Nelson and his team will oversee support of nearly 200 employees located throughout the 7 Braille Institute locations within Southern California.

“It is an honor to be joining an organization with the legacy and impact of Braille Institute,” said Nelson. “I look forward to creating opportunities to fuel our high-performance, team-centered culture to grow Braille Institute’s mission and reach.”

Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations from Loyola University of Chicago, and has a Master in Business