Miriam E. Nelson

Miriam E. Nelson (born 1960) is an American health and nutrition scholar, policy advisor, and author. She is the former president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, an independent, private foundation formed in 2005 by actor and race car driver Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work.

Nelson is author of the ''Strong Women'' book series, which includes 10 titles, five of which became ''New York Times'' bestsellers. The series has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into 14 languages. She has authored or co-authored more than 150 scientific studies, research papers and policy reports. Her most recent research focuses on food sustainability and food systems. Provided by Wikipedia