Staff
Carol has over 25 years of consulting and training experience with nonprofits, government, foundations, businesses, and collaboratives. She focuses on building the capacity of national networks and organizations and on strengthening connections between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors as they address urban issues. Carol specializes in helping organizations and collaboratives plan and manage change in strategic direction and build capacity for greater impact. She has authored books on consulting with nonprofits and holds a degree in urban geography. Publications: |
Kathy has been part of the administrative support team since September of 2003. Her background includes multi-faceted experience in the insurance industry, investment banking, event planning, and arts organizations. She has a degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Minnesota. |
Becky formulates and carries out marketing plans for publications including setting and achieving sales goals. She also oversees customer service and manages the e-commerce solutions. Becky holds a bachelor's degree in speech/communications from the University of Minnesota and has worked in publishing for more than 20 years. |
Chris has extensive experience in project management and strategic planning in the nonprofit and for profit sectors both internationally and in the United States. He has worked with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and has experience in nonprofit capacity building. He is also experienced in program evaluation, research and community development. In May 2008, Chris graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Masters in Business Administration with a focus in management, finance, and marketing. |
For the last decade Jannina has served as a consultant to federal and state government and community based organizations in both rural and urban settings. She specializes in capacity building of nonprofits, developing coalitions and networks that promote cultural identity and community integration, strategic planning, advocacy, design and administration of culturally and linguistically competent services, and multicultural reform initiatives. Prior roles include Director of the National Cultural Competence Initiative for Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University, Sr. Program Consultant for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and Commissioner for the City of Hopkins. She is the current Vice President of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Jannina is Latina, bilingual and bicultural. |
As Project Director for the Kellogg Action Lab, Ron facilitates connections between nonprofits and capacity building resources in an effort to build strength throughout the nonprofit/philanthropic sector. In his career, Ron has served as executive director of the National Network of Grantmakers, director of the Wilder Center for Communities, vice president of The Saint Paul Companies, Inc Foundation, founding director of The Minnesota Minority Education Partnership, senior program officer for the Minneapolis Foundation, and as president of the Minneapolis Planning Commission. |
Tim manages the Kellogg Action Lab Innovative Practice Fund, Fieldstone Alliance’s ongoing publishing activity, and is responsible for the development of new products. Tim has held positions within the field of marketing communication for business and nonprofits for over 30 years and has served philanthropy and nonprofits as an employee and consultant, nearly exclusively, for the past 17 years. Tim’s diverse experience in print publishing and web-based environments is being leveraged to guide the identification and development of new tools, materials, and resources at Fieldstone Alliance. He has an undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in the study of religion and English. |
Mai Neng's ten years of nonprofit work include founding Paj Ntaub Voice, the twelve-year-old Hmong literary arts journal; founding the Hmong American Institute for Learning (HAIL), a nonprofit whose mission is to promote and preserve Hmong expressive culture; editing Bamboo Among the Oaks: Contemporary Writings by Hmong Americans, the first English language Hmong anthology in the U.S., and working as the Public Policy Coordinator for the Institute for New Americans. Mai Neng has a B.A. from St. Olaf College and attended the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute. |
Leah is the Administrative Assistant for the Kellogg Action Lab, providing technical assistance, administrative assistance, and systems support to the project. Leah joined the staff of Fieldstone Alliance from the Women’s Funding Network, where she assisted with program development and implementation. Leah holds a B.A. in biology and English from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. |
Kate has worked in the nonprofit sector for over ten years. She is experienced in project management, survey research and assessment, planning community forums, and office management. She has an undergraduate degree in the social sciences from Kalamazoo College and is currently pursuing an MBA with a focus in nonprofit management at the University of St. Thomas. |
Leah is the Project Coordinator for Heading Home Minnesota, a multi-sector initiative working to end long-term homelessness. She is also a graduate student at the Humphrey Institute, working towards a Masters in Public Policy and serving as a Research Assistant with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) where she is researching MFIP policies. She has worked for PPL for the past 6 years as an Employment Counselor and as a Fundraising Coordinator. She holds an undergraduate degree in Human Resources from the University of St. Thomas. |
Michelle is responsible for processing book orders and maintaining customer accounts. She has a broad range of skills in nonprofit management, the banking industry, and natural resources education. With a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Michelle spent several years as a naturalist before moving into the nonprofit arena.
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Gordon has more than twenty years of experience working with community development organizations and consortia in metropolitan and rural settings to achieve economic development outcomes. Gordon also helps organizations align their program goals, values and mission so that they can achieve sustainable, long-term impact. Gordon’s areas of experience include philanthropy, development lending, small business support and policy advocacy. |
Tom focuses on the financial restructuring of nonprofits and social sector systems with an emphasis on revenue streams. He also consults on strategy development and business planning. Tom is an Executive Fellow and Adjunct Faculty member of the College of Business of the University of St. Thomas and serves on several nonprofit boards. Prior to his current roles, Tom was Policy Advisor to the Mayor of Saint Paul, Interim President of the St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau, President of the College of Visual Arts, Executive Director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, Deputy Counsel to the Minnesota Attorney General, Commissioner of three different Minnesota state agencies: Finance, Revenue and Planning, and an attorney with two of the Twin Cities' largest law firms. He is a graduate of Grinnell College and the Duke University School of Law. |
Stephanie has worked in the nonprofit sector in various capacities, including volunteer management and fund development. In 2007, she graduated with a master’s degree from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs where she studied nonprofit leadership and management. She has knowledge and experience in research, data analysis, strategic planning, program evaluation, and project management. Stephanie also has an undergraduate degree in English and Psychology from St. Olaf College. |
Carol is the administrative services manager for Fieldstone Alliance. She is responsible for providing direction and oversight to organization-wide administrative functions. She has twelve years experience working in administrative positions. Carol has a degree in Education from St. Olaf College. |
Sandy is a consultant with 30 years of experience in cross-sector collaborations, capacity building and organizational transitions in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. For 20 years, Sandy was in a leadership position in the financial services industry, involved in cross-sector relationships with corporate, nonprofit and government clients throughout the U.S. She served as president of two banks and launched a national community development initiative. Sandy has degrees in economics and psychology. Contributing author: A Funder's Guide to Organizational Assessment |
