Glory Alcantara

Glory is Marketer at General Mills, where she’s worked for 12 years. In her current role, she identifies, builds, and launches new businesses and brands based on consumer needs. Glory’s passion for locally grown food started early — she grew up in the Dominican Republic in a family of restaurateurs whose restaurants and coffee shops use ingredients exclusively from local farms and farmers markets. In addition, her father worked at a bank that helped promote local agriculture by facilitating loans and providing financial services to small farmers. She’s had a deep appreciation for local food, farmers, and feeding people healthful, organic food her entire life!

Glory’s personal background and career path help her collaborate and give input on the board, particularly around market investment, strategy, prioritization, co-op growth, and supporting the local food system. She lives in Minnetonka with her 12-year-old son and their mini labradoodle puppy, and has been a Lakewinds owner for more than 10 years.