Seth Nelson

About Seth Nelson

I lead Evergreen Action’s communications operations across states and at the federal level, shaping the narratives that make Evergreen’s bold climate policy roadmap politically viable and publicly resonant. I serve as a spokesperson and oversee media relations, messaging, and rapid response, working with my team to translate complex policy fights into clear, compelling stories that connect energy and climate decisions to affordability, accountability, and people’s everyday lives.I specialize in strategic messaging, earned media, speechwriting, and media training, and I’ve helped campaigns, nonprofits, and advocacy groups build public support around climate action, democracy reform, affordable housing, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ equality. Before joining Evergreen, I advised political and advocacy clients at Frontwood Strategies, served as communications director and spokesperson for the Maine Democratic Party during the 2020 cycle, and worked at SKDK on democracy reform and survivor advocacy. I began my career in public service through AmeriCorps at Impact Alabama, an experience that continues to shape how I think about power and impact.

Experience

1. Communications Director

   Evergreen Action

   Sep 2025 — Present

   As Communications Director at Evergreen Action, I lead our day-to-day communications operations across states and at the federal level, shaping the narratives that make Evergreen’s bold policy roadmaps politically viable and actionable. I serve as a spokesperson and lead a team working directly with reporters to translate complex climate policy into compelling stories that advance an affordability-centered clean energy agenda and help states lead and defend climate progress.

Education

• University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy

  2011 — 2013

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing

  2007 — 2011

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Master of Public Policy, Democracy, Politics, and Institutions

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Promotions
• Sponsorship Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Event Planning
• Facebook
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Research