Alinda A. Nelson,
Lecturer in Communication Studies

106 Independence Hall
Office: (401) 874-4738
Fax: (401) 874-2498
NelsonFocus@home.com

M.S. University of Maryland - Public Relations/Communications
B.A. George Washington University - Education

Teaching Interests: Undergraduate Honors Communication Studies 103, Interpersonal Relations Communication Studies 103, Communication Studies 101 - Public Speaking, URI 101 - Freshman Orientation.

Focus Associates: Alinda Nelson also is founder and owner of FOCUS Associates - a company that designs and presents communication skills training. Recent clients have included Disney World, Senator John McCain, Senator John Chafee, Brown University, US Navy, RI Teachers - In Service Training and HMO - Blue Cross/Blue shield. Alinda develops and presents professional development training seminars for the URI-PDLOT Professional Development Leadership and Organizational Training department. For the last eight years she has taught many skills for Elderhostle at Roger Williams University.

Publications: Alinda is author of the current book Keys to Everyday Memory Skills and numerous Ten Step Communication Skills Learning Series.

Alinda's undergraduate teaching interaction and course content are complimented by her national communication skills seminars.