Darrell Nelson
Founder CEO @Clean Water International
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Founder CEO @Clean Water International
Sun City, CA, US
The founder and CEO of Clean Water International, Darrell Nelson, gave a PechaKucha presentation about how he transitioned from working in IT to philanthropy, how Clean Water International came to be, and the need for action in the global water crisis. While on an assignment in the Philippines, Darrell saw children living in adverse poverty. This inspired him to give back to the community.Why focus on water? Darrell learned about the water crisis affecting the entire planet. We can’t live without it, but it can make people sick and even kill them when it contains bacteria, pathogens, and viruses. Imagine how that impacts a child who has an underdeveloped immune system. Over 440 million school hours are lost every year due to water-borne diseases.Around the world, children from infancy to five years old have the highest mortality rate due to water-borne disease. The equivalent of nine busloads of kindergarten children dying every day. It doesn’t need to happen. It shouldn’t happen!When people don’t have access to clean, potable water, they experience a lack of education, jobs, and opportunities. This forms a vicious cycle that perpetuates poverty. Clean water changes everything.
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ABOUT DARRELL NELSON
With over 40 years as an entrepreneur my compassion was ignited as a humanitarian which fueled my passion to give people the opportunity to thrive. I am grateful to have spent my working life with people around the world that offer intelligent, innovative thinking, and are motivated to collaborate for the greater good.I have provided senior leadership to several board of directors, senior management teams, and consultancy to executive leaders within the non-profit sector. I am a collaborative leader that thrives in environments that foster collective intelligence.Since 2010 I have developed extensive experience Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) humanitarian programs including disaster relief response. I get excited about bridging programs with international and local partners. I have participated on various sector groups in which I used program expertise and field experience to influence WASH programs.Getting into the field, meeting families, local government leaders, stakeholders is a favourite part of my career. Multi-sectoral stakeholder management has offered me extensive experience in forging partnerships that bring non-profit, for-profit, government, and multinationals together on a common mission. It has been both a challenging and exciting journey to be part of the global network for the humanitarian mission.One aspect of my work that I find particularly gratifying is witnessing the transformative growth of those I coach. It is incredibly fulfilling to see them achieve remarkable heights in both their professional and personal lives. As a mentor, I am committed to empowering individuals to realize their full potential, break through barriers, and attain success. This process of nurturing talent and fostering development has not only enriched the lives of those I\'ve coached, but has also provided me with immense personal satisfaction and a deeper understanding of the power of guidance and support in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
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