About Me… as a Professional
Hi, I’m Taylor Scott Nelson—a communications and marketing professional with over a decade of traditional and digital experience with a passion and deep commitment to conservation, sustainability, and the environment.
I believe that protecting our environment isn’t just something we should do—it’s something we must do. For ourselves, our communities, and future generations. Through my work, I aim to inspire others to better understand and value the natural world, using strategic communication, storytelling, and digital tools to connect people with important environmental ideas and initiatives.
What I Bring to the Table
I’ve built a career that blends strategic thinking with creativity and purpose. My strengths include:
- Content marketing & campaign strategy
- Public relations & partner collaboration
- Digital marketing & social media management
- Marketing materials & multimedia content creation
- Moderate graphic design and branding
- Bylined and ghostwritten articles
- Competitive audits and messaging frameworks
- Client and account management
Whether I’m leading a campaign, designing a flyer, writing a press release, or brainstorming a digital strategy, I bring curiosity, heart, and a strong work ethic to everything I do.
For additional context, here’s a visual index of some of current and/or previous clients for reference:
How It All Started
I began my career in public relations and marketing, working with mid-sized agencies like TimePiece PR & Marketing, 70KFT, and HCK2 Partners. During those early years, I worked with clients across a range of industries—from automotive to IT to nonprofit consulting. These fast-paced agency environments taught me how to think on my feet, craft compelling messages, and tailor content for different audiences.
But after a few years, I started to feel something was missing. I wanted my work to align more closely with my values, so I took a step back and asked myself what truly mattered. That reflection led me to Lost Valley Education Center in Oregon, where I completed an immersive sustainability education program focused on permaculture, ecovillages, and environmental stewardship. It was a life-changing experience that reshaped my goals—and set me on a newer, greener path.
My Professional Journey in Texas
After my 7-month immersive educational experience in Oregon, I returned to Texas with a clear focus: use my communications skills to support sustainability and conservation efforts at a local and even statewide level.
Texas Trees Foundation – Marketing Manager
At this urban forestry nonprofit, I served as the first ever marketing manager to lead marketing, outreach, and communications strategies to promote tree planting and urban cooling initiatives. My work raised program awareness about the health and environmental benefits of trees in city spaces—and helped connect communities to local greening efforts.
Take Care of Texas – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Information Specialist III
As part of this statewide public outreach program, I helped create educational campaigns around water conservation, air quality, and waste reduction. I led the Texas Trickle water conservation campaign and managed the 6th–12th Grade Student Video Contest, blending creativity with advocacy to engage educators and younger generations.
Texas Disposal Systems – Digital Marketing Specialist
I joined TDS as their first-ever digital marketing hire, where I managed email campaigns, landing pages, social media, and content strategy focused on both residential and commercial recycling, composting, and sustainable waste management services. My goal was to support the commercial services sales teams while making complex waste topics more accessible to the public—and help people see the impact of everyday choices.
Design Workshop, Inc. – Marketing Associate
At this landscape architecture and planning firm, I supported business development efforts for projects centered around ecological restoration, community-driven design, and sustainable planning. I helped craft proposals and content that won major work and told compelling stories of previous work in respect to responsible design.
My Mission & Commitment
Through each role and project, one thing has remained constant: I’m here to make a positive environmental impact through communications that educate, engage, and inspire. I want to help more people feel empowered to care about their communities, their ecosystems, and their role in building a more sustainable future.
This mission drives my work—and I’m always excited to collaborate with others who share that vision.
