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Miriam E. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| President of Hampshire College | |
| In office 2018–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Lash |
| Succeeded by | Edward Wingenbach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Media, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Kinloch Earle |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Health and nutrition scholar, policy advisor |
| Writing career | |
| Subject | Nutrition, food security and sustainability, public health, women's health, children's health |
| Notable works | Strong Women series |
| Notable awards | Books for a Better Life Award |
Miriam E. Nelson (born 1960) is an American health and nutrition scholar, policy advisor, and author.[1][2] She is the former president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, an independent, private foundation formed in 2005 by actor and race car driver Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work.[3] She had a controversial tenure as president of Hampshire College.
Nelson is author of the Strong Women books, a series of 10—five of which were New York Times bestsellers—that have sold more than one million copies in 14 languages.[1][2][4] She has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific studies, research papers and policy reports. Her most recent research focuses on food sustainability and food systems.
- ^ a b "Best sellers advice:Hardcover". The New York Times Company. 1997. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Best Sellers: Hardcover Advice". archive.nytimes.com.
- ^ "Newman's Own Foundation Names Alex Amouyel as New President and CEO". PR Newswire. March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Miriam Nelson named President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation". Newman's Own Foundation. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2023-05-05.