Nelson is a third-year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with aspirations in the automotive industry focused on vehicle control systems. He serves as the Undergraduate Student Assistant at the Engineering Student Design Center and is part of the UC Davis Formula Racing team, specializing in Suspension. Additionally, Nelson works as a Payroll Assistant at Unitrans, ASUCD. Outside of school, he enjoys going to the gym, playing sports, and going on outdoor adventures.