Kerry Walsh

Strategic communications for mission-driven organizations.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Experienced nonprofit communications professional focused on planning and executing strategic campaigns that advance organizational mission and goals. Collaborative and responsive relationship builder working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop strategies that reach and engage key audiences. Skilled editor with in-depth knowledge of AP Style.

Experience

  • Writer/editor at Minnesota Housing
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (17 yrs 5 mos)
    • Communications Manager
      Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 · 10 mos

    • Senior Communications Specialist
      Oct 2014 - Jul 2024 · 9 yrs 10 mos

    • Research Librarian
      Dec 2007 - Oct 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Development Associate at Friends of the Mississippi River
    Feb 2007 - May 2012 · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Development Director at Minnesota Justice Foundation
    May 2006 - Feb 2007 · 10 mos

  • Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Development Director
      Jan 2004 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Membership and Grants Coordinator
      Oct 2001 - Dec 2003 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Administrative Assistant
      May 1999 - Sep 2001 · 2 yrs 5 mos