Elsa Nilson Hurtig, Executive Director on Influential Women

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Elsa Nilson Hurtig

Executive Director, Roots After Ruin

St.louis, MO

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About Elsa

She is a youth leadership, education advocacy, and community engagement professional with experience in nonprofit leadership, sustainable development initiatives, student programming, digital marketing, and project management. She currently serves as Executive Director of Roots After Ruin, where she supports youth-led literacy programs, book drives, webinars, mentorship opportunities, and partnerships focused on quality education. Her background also includes work with SDG Youth Connect, Maryville University’s Office of the President, and Maryville Solutions. She is also a former NCAA student-athlete and team captain for Maryville Women’s Soccer.

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