Nicole (Nicki) Klanderud has been the Community Engagement Manager for Cambridge Medical Center, a part of Allina Health, for thirteen years. Before that, she was the executive director of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce. She has a communications/public relations degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from St. Mary’s University.

Nicki cherishes time with family and friends. Her husband Tony and their two boys, Tate (16) & Gus (13), enjoy various outdoor activities together, from horseback riding and camping to fishing and riding 4-wheelers. If you have trouble finding Nicki, she is probably in the barn with her chickens, horses, and pigs. She also finds fulfillment in her volunteer work through 4H, Church, and IWP.

Nicki dedicates most of her time to community health improvement. She gets her energy from the dedicated team members she works with and from building positive relationships in the community. It is important to Nicki to be involved in projects, committees, and coalitions that impact our community.