ROSEMARIE Nelson was elected to Clarkston's City Council in June 2004 and November 2007 by popular
vote. She worked on many boards and commissions to address public policy issues regarding the business and
financial sectors and their impact on the quality of life. Rosemarie continues to support the community at large.
Rosemarie was great at fostering valuable partnerships with Clarkston and DeKalb County’s Public
Safety and Public Works Departments to improve Clarkston’s aging infrastructure; storm drains,
streets, signage, lighting, etc. Rosemarie also developed a positive relationship with DeKalb
County's Economic Development & Community Development Departments and the DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce. She has regular interactions with the DeKalb Legislative Committee.
Moreover, she has also been involved in a number of projects including and not limited to:
Through hard work, devotion and encouragement given by her parents, family and friends, this
bold, outstanding and community-focused individual studied long and hard and through it all
earned:
But, she did not stop there, she continued to work hard to earn many, many, more educational
accomplishments working with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Georgia Municipal
Association's municipal training classes, including becoming a Certified Manager from John
Hopkins University’s Institute of Professional Managers and a graduate of the DeKalb
Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Class of 2009.
These attributes led Rosemarie to also receive numerous other accomplishments, and honors that
recognized her contribution to the discipline, profession and her civic involvement and
participation. Given this array of community service, teaching, research and academic
accomplishments, and effective representation, Rosemarie is willing to consult or formerly join
your team, to help you with your challenging opportunities. She is just an email or phone call away!
vote. She worked on many boards and commissions to address public policy issues regarding the business and
financial sectors and their impact on the quality of life. Rosemarie continues to support the community at large.
- President, Clarkston Business Association
- Board Member of Pride Rings in Stone Mountain (PRISM)
- Facilitator and Member of the Clarkston Health Collaborative
- Board Member of Scottdale\Clarkston Opportunity Zone
- Board Member of Young Years Child Care Learning Center
- & Clarkston Family Resource Center
- Team Lead Project: Access (Clarkston)
- Member of the Atlanta Refugee & Immigrant Housing Team
- Trustee of Christ Community AME Church in Clarkston
- Mentor, Clarkston High School, Georgia State, University of Phoenix
- Member of Georgia’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
- Team Lead Clarkston\DeKalb Navigator Team
- Parent to Parent DeKalb\Gwinnett Community of Practice
- Member of Georgia Water Professionals Association
- Former 2-term President of the DeKalb Municipal Association (DMA) -2004-9
- Former Member of Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) 2004-9
- Former Secretary of the Clarkston Business Association (CBA) - 2009
- 4-year Past Pres. and Board Member of the Clarkston Community Center, Inc. (CCC)
- Former Board Member of the North DeKalb Rotary Club
- Former Board Member and Chair of CRM of the Georgia Technology Association
- Former Member of Women in Technology
- Former Core Team Member of Clarkston's Living Centers Initiative (LCI)
- Former Board Member and Secretary of Image Clarkston, Inc.
Rosemarie was great at fostering valuable partnerships with Clarkston and DeKalb County’s Public
Safety and Public Works Departments to improve Clarkston’s aging infrastructure; storm drains,
streets, signage, lighting, etc. Rosemarie also developed a positive relationship with DeKalb
County's Economic Development & Community Development Departments and the DeKalb
Chamber of Commerce. She has regular interactions with the DeKalb Legislative Committee.
Moreover, she has also been involved in a number of projects including and not limited to:
- Clarkston 2010 International Festival
- Clarkston 2010 International Business Fair
- Lead the efforts for Clarkston/ARC Salary and Benefits Evaluations
- Authored legislation to change Clarkston's Employee Non-Discrimination Policy (click here)
- Authored legislation for the city of Clarkston to become a utility: Project Manager,
Storm Water Utility Project - Brokered Clarkston Lake's Revitalization Efforts
- Brokered Avalon (formerly known as Cedar Pines) Apt. $9.5M Redevelopment
- Championed and Legislated Clarkston's Redevelopment Powers: Tax Allocation District
(TAD/Redevelopment Powers Act) with help from Georgia State University's
- MARTA Shelter Change
- Keep Clarkston Clean & Beautiful
- City of Clarkston Blood Drives and
- "Light Up Clarkston" Tree Lighting Ceremonies & Bring One for the Chipper
Through hard work, devotion and encouragement given by her parents, family and friends, this
bold, outstanding and community-focused individual studied long and hard and through it all
earned:
- Earned Georgia Work Ready Gold Certificate
- Double Masters of Management Degree in the fields of Public Administration (MPA)
- Bachelors degree in the field of Business\Computer Information Systems
- Associates degree in the field of Business from New York University (AAS)
But, she did not stop there, she continued to work hard to earn many, many, more educational
accomplishments working with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Georgia Municipal
Association's municipal training classes, including becoming a Certified Manager from John
Hopkins University’s Institute of Professional Managers and a graduate of the DeKalb
Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Class of 2009.
These attributes led Rosemarie to also receive numerous other accomplishments, and honors that
recognized her contribution to the discipline, profession and her civic involvement and
participation. Given this array of community service, teaching, research and academic
accomplishments, and effective representation, Rosemarie is willing to consult or formerly join
your team, to help you with your challenging opportunities. She is just an email or phone call away!
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