Staff Directory

Our staff brings together expertise in education, workforce development, communications, fundraising, operations and community partnerships, all working toward one shared goal: helping every student prepare for college, career, and life.
Not sure who to contact? Email info@achievetwincities.org or call us at 612-455-1530, and we'll connect you with the right person.
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Jane Austin
Job Title:
Marketing Manager
Departments:
Marketing & Communication
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Lisa Beckham
Job Title:
Career Experience & Internship Manager
Departments:
Management Team
Email:

Elizabeth Bjork
Job Title:
Accounting & Finance Manager
Departments:
Finance & Operations, Management Team
Email:

Kelly Brito Delgado
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Roosevelt High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Gabrielle Brown Torres
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Richfield High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

India Burton
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Camden High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
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Matt Carlson
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Highland Park High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Jessica Cass
Job Title:
Development Database Specialist
Departments:
Development
Email:

Rachel Chang
Job Title:
Human Resources & Operations Associate
Departments:
Human Resources, Finance & Operations
Email:

Caitlyn Cole
Job Title:
Director of Program
Departments:
Directors
Email:

Kendra Engels
Job Title:
Vice President of Program
Departments:
Executive Leadership
Email:

Nicole Gonzalez Giles
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Edison High School, Roosevelt High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Danielle Grant
Job Title:
President & CEO
Departments:
Executive Leadership
Email:

Nora Guerin
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Edison High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Zoey Haines
Job Title:
Program Strategy Manager
Departments:
Management Team
Email:

Katie Hanson
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
South High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Wajih Hassan
Job Title:
Employer & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Grace Jackson
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Central High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Bomi Jang
Job Title:
People & Culture Generalist
Departments:
Human Resources
Email:

Angel Jennings
Job Title:
Office Manager
Departments:
Finance & Operations
Email:

Amanda Justen
Job Title:
Director of Program Innovation
Departments:
Directors
Email:

Erin Kottke
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Southwest High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Katie Kovacovich
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Harding High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Tina Kue
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
North Community High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Doyen Kulee
Job Title:
Career & College Center Manager
Departments:
Management Team
Email:

Sam Larsen-Ferree
Job Title:
Grants Manager
Departments:
Development, Management Team
Email:

Kia Lor
Job Title:
Career Experiences & Internships Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Cara Luebke
Job Title:
Employer & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Miguel Marcelino
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Contract Alternative Schools
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Kelsey Massey
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
South High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Emily Mauter
Job Title:
Director of Development
Departments:
Development, Directors
Email:

Jennifer McGee
Job Title:
Vice President of Advancement
Departments:
Development, Executive Leadership
Email:

Lucia Mendez-Gutierrez
Job Title:
Career & College Center Manager
Departments:
Career & College Centers, Management Team
Email:

Munira Mohamed
Job Title:
Career & College Center Manager
Departments:
Career & College Centers, Management Team
Email:

Brenda Palo
Job Title:
Employer & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Andrew Peterson
Job Title:
External Engagement Manager
Departments:
Step Up, Management Team
Email:

Ra'Janae Ross-Gaines
Job Title:
Accounting Specialist
Departments:
Finance & Operations
Email:

Hana Sato-Perry
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Washburn High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Bernetta Schadewald
Job Title:
Executive Assistant
Departments:
Finance & Operations
Email:

Jennifer Smith
Job Title:
Director of Strategic Communication
Departments:
Marketing & Communication, Directors
Email:

Sam Smith
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
FAIR School for Arts, MPS Online School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Andy Sonnesyn
Job Title:
Strategic Resource Development Manager
Departments:
Development, MPS Foundation
Email:

Chris Stoltenberg
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Heritage Academy, Wellstone International High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Emily Sweeter
Job Title:
Donor Engagement Manager
Departments:
Development, Management Team
Email:

Megan Swoboda
Job Title:
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Departments:
Finance & Operations, Executive Leadership
Email:

Taylor Thanig
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Contract Alternative Schools, Longfellow High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Gao Thao
Job Title:
Monitoring & Evaluation Data Specialist
Departments:
Monitoring & Evaluation
Email:

Demetrius Trundle
Job Title:
Career Experiences & Internships Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Cha Billy Vang
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Johnson High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Brad West
Job Title:
Career Experiences & Internships Coordinator
Departments:
Community Partnerships & Volunteerism, Step Up
Email:

Emily Westerlund
Job Title:
Director of Monitoring & Evaluation
Departments:
Monitoring & Evaluation, Directors
Email:

Kong Xiong
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Camden High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Rose Yackley
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Humboldt High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:

Phia Yang
Job Title:
Career & College Center Coordinator
Location:
Como Park Senior High School
Departments:
Career & College Centers
Email:
I enjoy working with the staff here. Everyone is thoughtful and brings a unique mix of experience, talents, and personality to Achieve, which makes it a great place to work.
Angel Jennings, Office Manager
