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“When you were born, you were given ONE OPPORTUNITY to be yourself, build a LEGACY, and make a DIFFERENCE.
Make It Count!”
– Angela Gill Nelms (AGN)
About Angela Gill Nelms
Angela Gill Nelms is a leadership strategist, innovation executive, and keynote speaker who helps leaders turn complexity into clarity — and ideas into measurable results.
As Managing Director of Biolocity, Angela leads the commercialization of medical technologies emerging from Georgia Tech and Emory University, accelerating breakthrough innovations from lab to market. She is also Founder & CEO of The AGN Group and host of the Badass Leaders Podcast and Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow podcast.
A former COO at Florence Healthcare, RenovoRx, and Aetos Imaging, Angela has led high-growth teams, navigated FDA strategy, and built resilient company cultures in regulated, high-stakes environments. With a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, she delivers keynotes, executive coaching, and workshops that challenge leaders to think strategically, act deliberately, and build proof — not just momentum.
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Building Leaders Keynote Speaking, Mentoring & Advising
Angela Gill Nelms is a proud alumna of the Georgia Institute of Technology. She returned to school at the age of 29 as a single mother with a special needs daughter, striving to earn her degree in Biomedical Engineering so she could impact society’s well-being. She graduated a few years later as the top overall female engineer in her graduating class. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to encouraging others to break down barriers, be their best, and build amazing success around them. She uses her experiences, the obstacles she has overcome, and the pivots in life to inspire individuals from all walks of life to be their best selves. Her energy, both on stage and in intimate environments, will leave a lasting impact on your audience.
Executive Leadership Biolocity, The AGN Group, Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare
Angela is the Director of Biolocity and the CEO of The AGN Group. She has previously served as the COO at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. Angela is committed to fostering strong leadership, providing exceptional customer experiences, and recognizing each individual’s unique qualities.
Angela has faced the challenges of navigating tough times, including dealing with layoffs and transitioning toxic work cultures. The lessons learned from these experiences make her the ideal person to help your team successfully weather any storm.
Global Medical Centers, Wells, and Communities
Angela Gill Nelms has dedicated her time to serving in countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, Haiti, and Guatemala to help these communities grow. Her efforts have included initiatives such as building wells in the 100 Wells project in Mozambique, providing medical support following the earthquake in Haiti, and helping to build a medical clinic in Guatemala (including mixing concrete, tying rebar, laying blocks, and watching the locals fix her work :)). She finds the most rewarding part of these experiences to be the opportunity to connect with individuals in these communities on a personal level and contribute to developing sustainable projects that will benefit future generations.
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