Amy Nelson facts for kids

Amy Nelson (born 1980) is an American entrepreneur, lawyer, and writer. An entrepreneur is someone who starts and runs their own business. Amy Nelson is known for creating The Riveter, a company that helped working women. She also co-hosts a podcast called What's Her Story With Sam & Amy.

Before starting her own company, Amy Nelson worked with President Barack Obama's team. She helped with fundraising for his campaigns. She has also written articles for well-known magazines like Inc. and Forbes.

Amy Nelson's Early Life and Education

Amy Sterner Nelson was born in 1980 and grew up in Ohio. Her mother was a teacher, and her father was a lawyer. From a young age, Amy was interested in politics. She even helped with political campaigns by going door-to-door.

Amy worked as a nanny and a waitress when she was younger. She studied International Studies at Emory University. After college, she worked at the Carter Center, which is a human rights organization. Later, she earned a law degree from NYU School of Law.

Amy Nelson's Career Journey

After finishing law school, Amy Nelson worked in law and politics. She started her career doing corporate litigation, which is a type of law that deals with business disputes. While living in New York, she joined President Barack Obama's Finance Committee. She also helped start Gen44, a group that raised money for Obama's campaign from people under 40.

In 2012, Amy moved to Seattle with Carleton Phillip Nelson, who is now her husband.

Founding The Riveter

In 2017, Amy Nelson co-founded The Riveter with Kim Peltola. The Riveter was a company designed to support working women. It offered shared workspaces and other services. Amy raised $700,000 to start the company. The first office opened in Seattle in May 2017. The company's name, The Riveter, was inspired by Rosie the Riveter. Rosie the Riveter was a famous symbol for women who worked in factories during World War II.

Amy Nelson's Podcast

Amy Nelson is the co-host of a podcast called What's Her Story With Sam & Amy. Her co-host is fellow entrepreneur Samantha Ettus. On the podcast, they interview successful women from many different fields. Some of their guests have included famous people like Gloria Steinem, Abby Wambach, and Melinda Gates. Between her podcast and social media, Amy Nelson has over half a million followers.

Amy Nelson's Family Life

Amy Nelson is married to Carleton Nelson. They have four daughters together.