Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, Jr.

A seasoned Administrator and Professor with over 32 years of experience in higher education, leadership, conflict resolution, and student services. Adept at peace-building, public speaking, leadership development, resource mobilization, and partnership cultivation, with significant roles in religious leadership and youth development. Proven ability to manage complex educational and administrative operations with diplomacy and effectiveness.

• Chairperson, Special Working Committee on Healing, Unity, and Reconciliation, UMC, Liberia, 01/01/10 - 12/31/14, Led key initiatives promoting national healing and reconciliation post-conflict.
• Chairperson, Council on Connectional Ministries, UMC, Liberia, 01/01/17 - Present, Guided the strategic direction of the church's ministries and financial administration.

• Member, Africa Regional Group (ARG), World Council of Churches (WCC), 01/01/99 - 12/31/03, Represented the church across Africa, participating in global ecumenical forums.
• Executive Committee Member, Liberian Council of Churches (LCC), 01/01/91 - 12/31/96, Represented the United Methodist Church in major national and international church councils.

• Leadership Development Grant Scholar, General Board of Global Ministries, UMC, USA, 01/01/02 - 12/31/04
• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, ITC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 01/01/87
• International Society of Theta Phi, ITC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 01/01/87

• President, University of Liberia, 01/01/19 - 12/31/24, Managed administrative, academic, and financial operations for over 30,000 students., Served as Head of the University Administrative Council and Faculty Senate., Led the appointment of key academic and administrative leaders., Cultivated national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions., Chaired the budget, finance, and procurement committees, ensuring financial stability and accountability., Represented the institution in official state functions and on various boards.
• Chairman, Board of Trustees, William V. S. Tubman University, 01/01/22 - Present, Presided over board meetings to approve institutional programs, budgets, and operations., Participated in major institutional ceremonies and key decision-making processes.
• Vice Chairperson, Board of Directors, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Liberia, 01/01/22 - 12/31/24, Played a key role in guiding environmental policies and sustainability initiatives across Liberia.
• Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs, University of Liberia, 01/01/11 - 12/31/18, Supervised the Office of Student Affairs, overseeing student services, orientation programs, academic advising, and scholarship management., Advocated for student rights and interests within institutional governance bodies.
• Consultant/Facilitator, Inter-Religious Council of Liberia, 01/01/05 - Present, Led seminars and workshops on peace-building, reconciliation, and interfaith dialogue, fostering cooperation between diverse religious communities.
• Senior Pastor, Refuge United Methodist Church, Liberia, 01/01/17 - 12/31/20, Led spiritual and operational functions of the church, including counseling, preaching, and administrative leadership.