The University of Iowa has announced Erin Nelson, associate professor of practice in management and entrepreneurship, has been named the new associate dean of graduate and professional programs for the Tippie College of Business. The appointment will take effect Aug. 1. In her new position, Nelson will oversee the college’s graduate and professional programs that include the Iowa MBA, Master’s in Business Analytics, Master’s in Finance and Master’s in Accounting programs. “Erin brings a wealth of leadership experience to the Graduate and Professional Programs and shares our commitment to delivering a transformative student experience,” Amy Kristof-Brown, dean of the Tippie College of Business, said in a prepared statement. “Her ability to align strategy with structure, lead collaborative change and connect academic programs with real-world impact will be instrumental in advancing the growth and innovation of our graduate programs