Staff

Click on any person’s name to view their bio and contact information.

For programs, reach out to Laura Garcia, Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis.

For fundraising/development, reach out to Jaden Hansen, Director of Development.

For people or operations, reach out to Matt Dreier, Director of People & Strategic Operations.

For communications or administration, reach out to Caitlin Mensing (DeVos), Director of Administration.

Adrienne Diercks
Executive Director & Founder

Jenny Batten
Senior Program Manager – Expeditions

Noah Branch
Facilitator

Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza
Senior Manager

Clayton Delp
Facilitator

Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
Senior Education Advisor

Matt Dreier
Director of People & Strategic Operations

Linnea Fahnestock
Program Manager – Theater Experiences

Kaylee Fandre
Development Manager

Kristin Fox
Facilitator

Amber Frederick
Facilitator

Laura Garcia
Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis

Madilynn Garcia
Donor Relations Manager

Miranda Gruber
Program Associate – Theater Experiences

Liz Bedard Halberg
Events & Special Projects

Heidi Hafermann
Facilitator

Jaden Hansen
Director of Development

Emily Heagle
Director of Strategic Initiatives

Brandon Herring
Facilitator

Taliah Howze El
Program Coordinator

Khary Jackson
Curriculum Manager – Theater Experiences

Clara Kennedy
Facilitator

Katie Langemo
Program Manager – Musicals

Jeffry Lusiak-Reyes
Program Director

Josh McHenry
Program Associate – Expeditions

Alana McQuirter
Senior Facilitator

Caitlin Mensing (DeVos)
Director of Administration

Justin Muffett 
Executive Assistant – Minneapolis Programs

Kimberly Medina Banuelos
People Operations Associate

Kyle Munshower
Senior Facilitator

Heather Nielsen
Senior Facilitator

Ninchai Nok-Chiclana
Facilitator

Micah Peterson-Brandt
Senior Program Manager – Schools & Workshops

Skylar Pongratz
Program Coordinator

James Rone
Senior Curriculum Manager

Stacy Shealey
Salesforce Administrator

Chala Tafesa
Program Coordinator

Adán Torres
Senior Manager – Student Outreach & Engagement

Emily Vang
Program Manager – Institute

Lisa Wasilowski
Program Coordinator

Ryan Weldon
Curriculum Manager – Expeditions & Musicals