Onna Nelson

Onna Nelson is an experienced professional who specializes in making technical and scientific material accessible to various target audiences. She is passionate about education, technology, language, and data science. Her focus on fostering a growth mindset through data-driven approaches, agile development, and game design sets her apart from others in the field.

Onna's educational background includes a C.Phil in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, an MA in Linguistics, and a BA in Linguistics. She also completed high school at Clayton Valley High. She has worked for several notable organizations such as Sumo Logic as an Instructional Designer, Akamai Technologies as a Senior Technical Editor, MapR Technologies as an Instructional Designer, and UC Santa Barbara as a Technical Editor, Instructor, Webmaster, Undergraduate Advisor, Teaching Assistant, and Research Assistant. She is also a former Tax Associate at H&R Block and a former Junior Basketball Coach at City of Davis.

Onna's interests in HCI, UXD, and TLAs fuel her passion for designing learning experiences that promote knowledge acquisition and material retention. Her expertise lies in the areas of technical writing, instructional design, and content creation. Onna is also proficient in data analysis, game design, and project management. She is a valuable asset to any organization and strives to make a positive impact in her field.