SCN Editor Kirsten Nelson Honored With 2013 WAVE Mentor Award
Kirsten Nelson, editor of Systems Contractor News and Healthcare AV, will be honored this year by the Women in AV (WAVE) at the NSCA/Women in AV Reception, on Wed., June 12.
“Nelson has combined her passion for writing with her affinity for technology by working as the editor of Systems Contractor News (SCN) and Healthcare AV magazine,” said nominator Erin Bolton, AV industry senior marketing executive. “In this role she has provided dynamic, inspired and informative content to the women of the AV industry for over 14 years. Through her stories, Kirsten features information, news analysis and market-focused reporting on technology trends that impact women in the AV industry — always knowing that in her role she can leverage the media to help advise and guide the women of the AV industry.”
Cory Schaeffer, vice president of sales worldwide for Listen Technologies, adds that Kirsten goes out of her way to cover the women who lead this industry. “She’ll discover a new talent and feature them in SCN, and the coverage will not only nurture that new company, but it will also provide a new source of knowledge for her readers.”