Place of Birth: St. Kitts, West Indies
Party Affiliation: Independent Citizens Movement
Term: Third

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     Senator Nelson is the third of four children born to Adolphus and Henrietta Nelson. He was born in 1967, and began pre-school at Freewill Baptist Church School.  He then transferred to the public school system where he attended Pearl B. Larsen Elementary, Elena L. Christian Junior High, and St. Croix Central High School.  He received his diploma in June of 1985 and immediately attended St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N.C. in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.  He graduated with honors in 1989 and worked at the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources for approximately five years.  He returned home to St. Croix, U.S.V.I. in 1995.

In pursuit of enhancing his knowledge of politics and government’s transformation, Senator Nelson has attended and successfully completed the Eastern Leadership Academy; Henry Toll Fellowship and an executive education program at Harvard’s JFK.

Senator Nelson worked as an Accounting teacher, served as AFT shop steward, founded Our Virgin Islands Labor Union (O.V.I.L.U.), created Positive Works, Incorporated, a youth organization, and is the founder and still Master Sensei of King Cobra Tae Kwon Do of St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Senator Nelson brands himself as an agent for “positive change” as is expressed in his motto “Positive Is How I Live”.  His attitude and behavior is compassionate and sensitive to the needs of the entire community.  His daily reminder to everyone is to, “Choose the positive in any situation encountered; Remember God is real, God is Love and Keep peace in your heart.

Senator Nelson states, “My reason for being involved in the political process is to enhance the quality of life by increasing the efficiency of public services.  Government’s primary responsibility is to provide the infrastructure and services to enable public, private, corporate, and individual citizens to exist comfortably in a society.  The Glory belongs to God.”

Senator Nelson is married to Kimberly Roper Nelson and is the father of four beautiful children; Terrence Jr., Tafari, Tywreh, and Keturah Nelson.  His Caribbean roots stem from St. Kitts, West Indies, but his parents and grandparents have lived in the Virgin Islands prior to 1960.

Senator Nelson continues to express humility and honor to be the first Rastafarian chosen by the people of St. Croix to be one of your representatives and even more gratitude to receive a record setting number of votes in the 2006 and 2008 General Elections. “I am extremely honored by the love and appreciation shown by the people of St. Croix and the other Virgin Islands in the quality of leadership offered by me.  I welcome your constructive criticism and encouragement.  I am not perfect but I am honest, hardworking, and courageous.  Your vote of trust and confidence is respected and valued.  I intend to make you proud of this choice.  I am your public servant. Again, thanks to all who assisted and may God Bless the Virgin Islands and the World.”