Washington, D.C. - Rev. Dean Nelson - Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVa) pledged his support for the Hyde Amendment

Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Dean Nelson is responsible for advancing the Culture of Life in the political sphere, by building bridges, coalitions, and partnerships. He brings to Human Coalition more than 20 years of demonstrated success directing nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on urban strategies, grassroots organization, and national leadership training. Before taking the role as executive director of Human Coalition Action, Rev. Nelson faithfully served Human Coalition as the church outreach director for five years. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Rev. Nelson was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the congressional Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission whose mission is to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.<br /><br />Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVa) pledged his support for the Hyde Amendment, saying "I'm going to support Hyde in every way possible." This is good news for the majority of Americans who don't believe their taxpayer dollars should be used to subsidize abortions.<br /><br />Rev. Dean Nelson of Human Coalition Action has been a vocal supporter of the Hyde Amendment. Recently, he signed this coalition letter urging Congress to protect Hyde. As a Black man, he's also argued that it provides a legal barrier to the abortion industry's exploitation of people of color. <br /><br />Rev. Nelson and many others will continue to educate the public as well as lobby Congress and the White House on the importance of protecting Hyde. <br /><br />Rev. Nelson has worked for other major pro-life and Christian organizations, including Global Outreach Campus Ministries and Care Net, where he managed an annual budget of more than $1 million. As part of Wellington Boone Ministries’ senior strategic planning team, Rev. Nelson helped plant ministries in capital cities such as Richmond, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C. And United Way recognized him for his work in bringing people together for a common cause. <br /><br /> <br /><br