Meet the Staff

Emily Nelson

Executive Director

Emily is an experienced actor, director, and teaching artist. She studied acting at Columbia College Chicago and spent years training at the Goodman Theatre where she began her career as a teaching artist. Emily has spent most of her time working for the non-for-profit, The Beverly Arts Center. She held the title of Associate Artistic Director and streamlined a successful Youth Theatre Program. Emily is thrilled to be joining Towle and is excited to become a part of such a wonderful community.