Head of Organizational Affairs
Good Samaritan
Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Kara Nelson serves as the head of organizational affairs for the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, responsible for overseeing communications strategies and the planning and coordination of key priorities that advance the organization’s mission.
Nelson joined the Good Samaritan Society in 2015 and her experience includes leading thought leadership, internal, executive and governance communication, and strategic planning. She’s developed and executed communications and operational strategies to support major initiatives including business growth and transitions, the COVID-19 pandemic and positioning the Society as the authoritative voice on the delivery of high-quality senior care and services in rural areas.
Kara earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Kyle.
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