Shilo Nelson is Professor of Kinesiology at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California.
In addition to her academic work, Shilo is a yoga instructor, certified personal trainer, and a competitive body builder. Previously, she served in the United States Air Force and was a cheerleader for the Seattle Seahawks.
While earning her master’s degree from California State University at Northridge, Nelson began teaching in CSUN’s Kinesiology department. In 2010, Shilo began teaching at Pierce College, which was just down the road from Northridge’s campus. Eventually, Shilo became the chair of the Kinesiology Department. Her unique career path highlights that there is no one correct way to approach a career in STEM.
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