E09: Acooa Ellis – Smith Baker

August 13, 2019

Acooa Ellis

Length: 56 min 25 sec

E09: The Burden of Brilliance: A Conversation with Acooa Ellis

Acooa Ellis took on the role of Senior Vice President of Community Impact at Greater Twin Cities United Way in May 2018. In this episode, Acooa and Chanda talk about recent changes at the United Way, the challenges and pressures they face as African American women of color, and their hopes for the future of philanthropy.

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