Catching up with Kim Nelson

Catching up with Kim Nelson

Author: The African American Leadership Forum November 12, 2021 Duration: 53:27

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kim Nelson, retired Senior Vice President of External Relations for General Mills Inc, President of the General Mills Foundation, and Independent Board Director at Colgate-Palmolive, Cummins Inc., and Tate & Lyle, to learn about Kim's career journey from an assistant Marketing Manager to the highest-ranking Black Women executive in General Mills.  Her exceptional work influencing change in the Twin Cities community, the importance of spirituality, her values, and mindful practices that enable Kim to live her best life.   


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