Commissioner Lauren Nelson is a Colorado Springs native and proud graduate of District
11 schools, having attended Audubon Elementary, Horace Mann Middle School, and Palmer High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Colorado State University, with a concentration in Food Science and Food Safety.
Commissioner Nelson was appointed in June 2025 to represent District 5 on the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. Prior to her appointment, she served on the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education beginning in November 2021, where she championed academic growth, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.
Before entering public service, Commissioner Nelson worked as a Food Scientist in product development for six years with major food corporations. Her work included managing large-scale product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams, and bringing innovative products to market—experience that informs her practical, results-driven approach to county leadership.
Commissioner Nelson remains deeply involved in the community. She serves as Assistant President on the board of Quaker Ridge Camp & Conference Center, volunteers as a children’s Bible study teacher, and plays violin in the Pikes Peak Philharmonic.
Commissioner Nelson is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and excellence in local government. She brings a strong focus on family, education, and service to her role on the Board of County Commissioners and is honored to represent the residents of District 5.
Commissioner Nelson took the oath of office on June 24, 2025.
Boards and Committees:
- City/County Pikes Peak Library District Joint Appointment Committee
- El Paso County Board of Health
- Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA)
- Region 16 Opioid Council
Liaison To:
- Airport Advisory Commission
- Community Corrections Board
- Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board
- CSU Extension Advisory Committee
- Housing Authority