Staff Leadership
Emily Eddy White
• she/her/hers
Director of Advancement & Culture
763-450-3868
Favorite Food:Green Curry
David Peeples
• he/him/his
Director of Programs
763-450-3860
Favorite Food:Brown Rice
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Jennifer Marso, Chair
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Allianz Life
Dave Schmiechen, Secretary
Vice President, Customer Experience
Andersen Corporation
Keith Narr, Vice Chair
Chief Data Officer
Cargill
Kurt Johansen, Treasurer
Vice President and Chief Counsel
Ameriprise Financial
Directors
Aimee Pappenfus, Past Chair
Manager, Community Engagement
Allina Health
Daniel Tilsen
Business and Land Development Consultant
Bridget Hayden
Partner
Dorsey & Whitney
Sharmyn Phipps
SNAP-Ed Regional Coordinator
Univ. Of Minnesota Extension
Vani Karun
IT Program Manager
Medica
Leah Porter, Development Chair
Founder of Twin Cities Mobile Market
Independent Consultant
Naima Dhore
Somali American Farmers Assoc.
Farmer/Owner, Naima’s Farm
Ramon Sorstokke
Styling Team Lead
Stitch Fix
