Denise Nelson Advising, LLC

About Denise Nelson Advising, LLC

Denise Nelson Advising LLC (DNA) is a Virginia-based consulting firm (SWaM certified) specializing in strategic planning, program development, and implementation support for public-sector infrastructure, water resources, and coastal resilience initiatives. The firm partners with local governments, regional organizations, state agencies, public authorities, and utilities to develop sustainable programs, secure funding ($82M in grants since 2018), coordinate stakeholders, and advance complex infrastructure and environmental projects from concept through implementation. Typical projects include regional water resource management, coastal resilience and flood mitigation planning, grant strategy and administration, governance and operational planning, public engagement, and decision-support initiatives that improve community resilience and long-term infrastructure performance.