TRiO Student Support Services Staff

David Davis
Director
Phone: 504-671-5041
Email: ddavis2@dcc.edu

David Davis grew up in the small town of Mansfield, La., where he had multiple learning disabilities as a child. However, he didn't let that stop him. Driven with ambition, David graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Studies. Soon after, he attended Northwestern State University, receiving his Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services -Administration. His 15-plus years of experience include advising, student affairs, student housing, programming, teaching, and TRiO. In addition, he also had the opportunity to be an inclusion teacher for special education. He felt it was important to show students that learned like him that it is possible to graduate and be successful. 

David enjoys relaxing, meditation, and bourbon/whisky tasting. His favorite quote is, "This above all: to thine own self be true," by William Shakespeare.

Carol Nelson
Advisor
Phone: 504-671-6438
Email: cnelso@dcc.edu

Carol Nelson is a Student Support Services Advisor with successful experience working with students from different walks of life and various age groups. Carol graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a Bachelor's in Psychology and later obtained her Master's in Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. Her years of experience include providing therapy to students in a school setting and adults in outpatient therapy, connecting the community to resources, and helping others along their healing journey. A firm believer in serving and empowering others, Carol regularly seeks ways to give back to the community and show kindness.

In her free time, Carol enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to find good brunch restaurants.