Dr. Nelly Clotter-Woods is a dedicated community advocate and aspiring leader in building community, empowerment, and creating tangible and material changes in underrepresented communities. Her work emphasizes advocacy, building partnerships, and promoting cultural competence within the demographics served by the organizations she supports. She ensures that organizational practices and policies are culturally relevant and supportive of communities of color, identities, and experiences. Nelly spearheaded coalition activities focused on supporting caregivers and their families through various programs and resources. Additionally, she founded NCW Grants & Associates, PLLC, a firm that provides resource development services to behavioral health and educational entities. She holds a Ph.D. in Business, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership from Capella University and an MA in Public Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is a Board member of Valley Wise Health Center and serves on the Governor’s Council on Aging.