Kimberly Nelson

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis. The company's mission is to end multi-generational poverty by creating a culture of achievement for low-income children of color. NAZ was established in 2008 by a group of leaders and neighbors who wanted to work together to support low-income families and help them escape poverty. Today, NAZ serves as the backbone of a network of schools and nonprofit partners, providing comprehensive support to over 1,000 families and 2,000 children. The CEO of the company is Sondra Samuels.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

FairVote Minnesota Foundation is an organization that works to educate voters and promote electoral reform at all levels of elections. The company has been active since 1996 and have successfully advocated for the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting in certain locations. The company is based in St. Paul.