Tarie Nelson
Manager of Grants, Contracts and Administration
Tarie Nelson is the Manager of Grants, Contracts and Administration at the Foundation for Louisiana. Responsible for all office operations, technology, grant filings, contracts and assisting the CEO, Tarie’s work is integral to the Foundation’s ability to achieve its mission. Tarie has a well-rounded background in human resources, training, safety, operations and consumer affairs and she has more than 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant. Tarie has served as Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Marriott Hotels, where she gained valuable experience developing and implementing corporate programs and ensuring compliance with corporate, state and federal agency guidelines. She developed yearly budgetary forecasts and was part of a team responsible for creating short- and long-term department objectives in accordance with company goals. In this role, Tarie also managed communications, event scheduling, and travel arrangements. She attended Tara High School in Baton Rouge Louisiana, where she graduated with honors. Tarie went on to earn a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. A Louisiana native, Tarie is committed to support Foundation for Louisiana’s mission to reduce vulnerability and build stronger, more sustainable communities statewide. She is the youngest of eleven children born to Sadie and Ivory Nelson, Sr. Tarie enjoys spending time with family, traveling and participating in extracurricular activities.