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, Senior Director of People & Strategic Operations.

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


Adrienne Diercks
Executive Director & Founder

Adán Torres
Senior Manager – Student Outreach & Engagement

Alana McQuirter
Senior Facilitator

Amber Frederick
Facilitator

Brandon Herring
Facilitator

Caitlin Mensing (DeVos)
Director of Administration

Chala Tafesa
Program Coordinator

Clara Kennedy
Facilitator

Clayton Delp
Facilitator

Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman
Senior Education Advisor

Elie Nederloe
Program Associate – Expeditions

Ellen Pienaar
Senior Communications Manager

Emily Heagle
Director of Strategic Initiatives

Emily Vang
Program Manager – Institute

Heather Nielsen
Senior Facilitator

Heidi Hafermann
Facilitator

Jaden Hansen
Director of Development

James Rone
Senior Curriculum Manager

Jeffry

Jeffry Lusiak-Reyes
Program Director

Jenny Batten
Senior Program Manager – Expeditions

Josh McHenry

Josh McHenry
Program Associate – Expeditions

Justin Muffett 
Executive Assistant – Minneapolis Programs

Katie Langemo
Program Manager – Musicals

Kaylee Fandre
Development Manager

Khary Jackson
Curriculum Manager – Theater Experiences

Kimberly Medina Banuelos
People Operations Associate

Kristin Fox
Facilitator

Kyle Munshower
Senior Facilitator

Laura Garcia
Senior Director of Programs – Minneapolis

Linnea Fahnestock
Program Manager – Theater Experiences

Lisa Wasilowski
Program Coordinator

Liz Bedard Halberg
Events & Special Projects

Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza
Senior Program Manager

Matt Dreier
Senior Director of People & Strategic Operations

Micah Peterson-Brandt
Senior Program Manager – Schools & Workshops

Miranda Gruber
Program Associate – Theater Experiences

Ninchai Nok-Chiclana
Facilitator

Noah Branch
Facilitator

Nora Targonski-O’Brien
Facilitator

Ryan Weldon
Curriculum Manager – Expeditions & Musicals

Skylar Pongratz
Program Coordinator

Stacy Shealey
Salesforce Administrator

Taliah Howze El
Program Coordinator

Travis Brew
Senior Marketing Manager