Hilton Columbus Downtown   |   Columbus, Ohio   |   July 21-24, 2025

Conference Speakers

Nelson

DeeAnn Nelson, Ph.D.

Senior Innovation Manager, Front-End Nonwovens Innovation, Avgol Nonwovens

BIOGRAPHY

•     25+ years in the Nonwovens

•     Avgol 11+ years as part of the global R&D group

•     Dual role with Indorama Ventures Hygiene Fibers and Avgol Nonwovens

•     Broad experience in polymers and nonwovens:  hygiene, filtration, industrial applications

•     Key roles in Product Development, Program Management, Team Leadership

•     Inventor on over 30 patented concepts

•     Chair, Strategic Scientific Advisory Board for NWI

BS – ChE from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

PhD – ChE from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)  


Wednesday, June 19
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Leading Alternatives to Traditional Plastics Used in Wipes