About Me… as a Person
Hi, I’m Taylor Scott Nelson—someone who’s always chasing purpose and meaning in the things I do. I’ve worn a few hats in my life, but the thread that ties it all together is an admiration for nature, a deep respect for the planet, and a desire to create win-win-win solutions that benefit people, communities, and ecosystems. I’m happiest when I’m creating something that makes a difference—whether it’s a campaign, a garden, or a meaningful conversation.
I didn’t always know I’d land in the world of sustainability, but once I found it, everything clicked. It taps into my interests, values, and passions in a way no other work has.
What Fills My Cup
Over the years, I’ve discovered that what fulfills me most is:
- Feeling plugged into my local community and the natural environment
- Exploring green spaces, botanical gardens, and nature centers (especially across Texas!)
- Collecting and sharing stories that spark curiosity, build awareness, or inspire positive change
- Learning how to live more intentionally—with less waste, more wonder, and deeper connection
- Encouraging others to care about the little things that add up to big impact
I’m also a firm believer that sustainability should be inclusive, accessible, and joyful. Whether I’m helping someone set up their first compost bin, teaching about waste diversion, or uncovering the story behind an urban reforestation project, I love being part of the bridge between people and the planet.
How It All Came Together
Like many people, I didn’t start out knowing exactly what I wanted to do—but I always knew I wanted my life to mean something. Early in my career, I was climbing the ladder in public relations and marketing, working in fast-paced roles that taught me how to communicate clearly, lead projects, and collaborate with diverse teams.
But after a few years, I started asking bigger questions: What impact am I really making? Why don’t I feel fulfilled? That inner reflection led me to the Lost Valley Education Center in Oregon—an ecovillage and sustainability school where I studied permaculture, ecological design, and cooperative living. That experience cracked something open in me. It shifted how I saw the world—and redefined what I wanted from my place in it.
When I returned to Texas, I made it my mission to align my professional work with my personal values. I stepped into a series of in-house communications roles at mission-driven organizations focused on sustainability and the environment. Each position helped me grow in a new direction—whether it was running tree planting campaigns at the Texas Trees Foundation, leading water conservation outreach at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, managing digital content and education around recycling and composting at Texas Disposal Systems, or crafting strategic messaging for sustainable landscape architecture projects at Design Workshop.
Through each role, I found new ways to combine strategy with storytelling, and education with advocacy. I wasn’t just “doing marketing”—I was helping people understand why resource conservation matters, how to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste, or sharing stories to help build climate-resilient communities. It became clear that communications could be more than a job; it could be a tool in my life for connection, inspiration, and positive change.
Life These Days
Currently living in Austin, TX, I’ve found a rhythm that lets me blend creativity, purpose, and play. I spend my free time going to networking events, indulging my hobbies, exploring new breweries and local hot spots, and going on adventures to collect stories about eco-friendly places and projects across Texas for my blog. I still believe in the power of storytelling—but now I use it to highlight what really matters to me: conservation, connection, and community.
This website is a reflection of that journey—and a space where I hope to keep learning, sharing, and connecting with others who care about making a positive difference in the world.
