Michael Nelson Email & Phone Number

You can achieve financial prosperity while making the world a better place. My mission is to make that easier for you…I spent years being homeless. Now, I advise the White House, international nonprofits, and inspirational changemakers on how to lift millions of families out of poverty.If you think this is a “Self-Made” story, then you are wrong. I had a lot of luck:- A single-mother who sacrificed everything to keep me fed and educated while battling her own Stage IV cancer- Mentors from the largest universities and companies in the world- The privilege of being a straight, white man who is never interrupted in meetings or confused for the catering staff when I walk in a roomNobody is Self-Made. We are Community-Made. I hope you will let me be a part of your community.If you want to grow your income and career, I talk about how to:- Build lucrative careers with a First-Generation / Low-Income background- Gain invites into the “Room Where It Happens” - deals, decisions, and big debuts- Grow your wealth when you do not have a rich familyIf you want the latest news to end poverty, I talk about:- Important policies coming out of the White House and Congress- Research on innovative ways to break the poverty cycle- Inspirational stories of people and organizations changing the worldCreating financial prosperity for all is exceedingly complicated, so please reach out if you have any advice for me on how to further the cause. My perspective is informed by these professional experiences:- Advising organizations like the Biden-Harris Administration, Khan Academy, the African Leadership Group, Blue Meridian Partners, SEO, Youth Service America, and the Harvard Project on Workforce- Collaborating with other leaders as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, St. Gallen Leader of Tomorrow, and member of various academic fellowships and societies- Publishing op-eds and contributing to stories in outlets like NPR, The Boston Globe, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Inside Higher Ed- Providing thousands of hours of pro bono consulting services to nonprofits and coaching to hundreds of young leadersFollow my profile to continue learning and contributing together. For media, speaking, and advising requests, please direct message via LinkedIn.