Tracy Nielsen currently serves as the Executive Director for HandsOn Twin Cities and has done so for the past ten years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.

Prior to her current role, Tracy worked with United Ways for twelve years serving in roles as Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Kenosha County, Communications Director and VP – Marketing and Resource Development for both United Way of Racine County and United Way of the Wine Country in Northern California. Tracy has held other roles in the nonprofit sector. Roles included Regional Program Coordinator for a ten‐state AmeriCorps Program focused on the retention of low-income and first-generation college students throughout the Midwest, as well as AmeriCorps*VISTA member focused on addressing the issues of homelessness in Racine, WI.

Outside of work, Tracy enjoys discovering Minnesota's parks, hiking with her dog Herman, reading, writing, and making the most of time spent with friends and family.