Hanson Will Develop Impactful Content Aligned with the NGA Member Priorities
Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, announced today that Kelly Hanson, current project director with the NGA Foundation, will take on a new role as director of education and insights.
“We’re excited for Kelly to begin her new role at NGA, where she brings a wealth of experience and expertise,” said Jonathan Downey, NGA’s chief operating officer and senior vice president. “With a passion for impactful programming and a deep understanding of our members’ needs, Kelly is the perfect fit to lead our critical education efforts and shape rich content that informs and drives engagement across NGA. Under Kelly’s leadership, I look forward to watching her elevate our programs and create new opportunities for deep learning and lasting connections across our industry.”
Hanson currently leads the NGA Foundation Technical Assistance Center’s focus on nutrition incentive programs while also supporting foundation programs and initiatives overall.
An experienced leader in building impactful learning environments—virtual and in-person— Hanson has excelled at engaging students, educators, funders, and policymakers alike. Serving as the NGA Foundation’s project director before accepting her new role, Hanson currently oversees educational programs, leads content strategy for national events, manages a multidisciplinary team, and drives fundraising efforts that have expanded program reach. Her other responsibilities included overseeing student scholarships, case competitions, and strategic initiatives like the Food Industry University Coalition.
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About NGA
NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers’ associations, manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about NGA, visit www.nationalgrocers.org.
