June 18, 2025 |

Inside the WK Kellogg Foundation's Investment Strategy with Shanelle Brown

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About The Episode

With more than a third of the Foundation’s assets under her oversight, Shanelle offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a values-based organization navigates the complexities of global markets while staying grounded in its purpose: to ensure children, families, and communities thrive.
 
From the structure of the investment office to manager research and selection, Shanelle breaks down how the team thinks about portfolio construction, due diligence, and long-term partnerships.
 
Whether you're an allocator, asset manager, or student of finance, this episode offers rare transparency into how a leading foundation aligns capital with purpose.
 
 
 
 

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