Andrew Nelson

Andrew was born and raised in rural Minnesota, just a short distance from the Fargo, ND 
and Moorhead, MN communities where he completed his undergraduate studies. After 
attaining a Bachelor’s of Music in Saxophone Performance from Concordia College of 
Moorhead, Minnesota in 2019, he moved to Minneapolis where he graduated from the 
University of Minnesota with a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance in 2021.
While in school, Andrew spent much of his work-studies in student success and other 
related organizations. It was during these work-studies in combination with his interactions 
with teachers and mentors as a first-generation student that he found an appreciation for 
the people who work with college students and realized the benefit they bring to students. 
Once completed with his masters, Andrew moved to Colorado and began working at CU 
Boulder in October 2021 with the Division of Continuing Education. In July 2022, Andrew 
began working with the College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Academic Coaching 
unit. Outside of advising, Andrew is an artist working in fibers and textiles; specializing in 
handknitting.