A nearly 20-year hospitality veteran, Nielsen most recently was vice president of asset management and investments for Meyer Jabara Hotels, where she underwrote all potential deals, including new construction, acquisition and third-party management. Previously, she was managing director for HVS Consulting and Valuation. While there, she worked in markets across the U.S. and completed more than 1,500 assignments. A regular panelist at industry events, Nielsen also has served as an executive board member of the College of Charleston's HTMT program and is part of The Goldie Initiative mentorship program. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the College of Charleston.