WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Avenues Team
Our dedicated staff are here to support youth. If you are looking for a staff member not listed below, call 612-522-1690 or email info@avenuesforyouth.org.
Amy R/M, Youth Support Specialist
amartinek@avenuesforyouth.org
Andi Gallagher, Youth Support Specialist
agallagher@avenuesforyouth.org
Anika Tol, Data Compliance Coordinator
atol@avenuesforyouth.org
Beth Haney, Director of Finance & Operations
bhaney@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-522-1690
Bryce Jones, Site Manager, Minneapolis Avenues
bjones@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-718-5451
Christopher Banks, Operations Manager
cbanks@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-844-2013
Corey Ramsey, Youth Support Specialist
cramsey@avenuesforyouth.org
Dominique Black, Youth Advocate and Engagement Specialist
DBLACK@avenuesforyouth.org
Dr. Sheronda Orridge, Youth Support Specialist
sorridge@avenuesforyouth.org
Erica Williams, Youth Support Specialist
ewilliams@avenuesforyouth.org
Ezra Waskey, Youth Support Specialist Lead
ewaskey@avenuesforyouth.org
Freddrick Hunt, Youth Support Specialist
fhunt@avenuesforhomelessyouth.onmicrosoft.com
Garren Turner, Youth Support Specialist Lead
gturner@avenuesforyouth.org
JJ Fournelle, HR Manager
jfournelle@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-522-1690
Karesia Coley, Young Families Our Future Program Manager
kcoley@avenuesforyouth.org
Katherine Meerse, Executive Director
kmeerse@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-844-2002
Katy St. John, Communications Manager
kstjohn@avenuesforyouth.org
Kevin Kjonaas, Associate Director of Development & Communications
kkjonaas@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-522-1690 Ext. 117
Kunta, Family Advocate and Engagement Specialist
kharris@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-718-2401
Maia Pruim, ConneQT Youth Advocate and Engagement Specialist
mgladney@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-968-1672
Makeda, Site Manager, Brooklyn Avenues
mlacking@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-844-2007
Melissa Cuff, Director of Development & Communications
mcuff@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-844-2012
Rachel Hatch, Director of Programs
rhatch@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-804-3025
Rafito Thomas, Youth Support Specialist
rthomas@avenuesforyouth.org
Rosie Irons, Youth Advocate and Engagement Specialist
rirons@avenuesforyouth.org
Ryan Berg, ConneQT Program Manager
rberg@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-345-8445
Sheena Jimmick, Administrative Specialist
sjimmick@avenuesforyouth.org
Toni Wagner, Youth Support Specialist and Food Coordinator
twagner@avenuesforyouth.org
Trevor Burns, Facilities Manager
tburns@avenuesforyouth.org
Zayed Ahmed, PhD, LPCC, LICSW, Director of Research, Evaluation and Education
zahmed@avenuesforyouth.org | 612-844-2004
Avenues Board of Directors
Avenues' Board of Directors is a dedicated group of volunteers who provide strategic insight, governance, and fiduciary responsibility of the organization.
Officers
Paul Blom, President
Owner/CEO, Right at Home
Shawn Sorrell, Vice President
Manager, Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Hennepin County
Rachelle Haroldson, PhD, Secretary
Clinical Assistant Professor, U of WI – River Falls
Mikal Nabors, Treasurer
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Minneapolis Foundation
Members
Corey Falls
Senior Business Technology Consultant, Mytech Partners
Jenna Shermoen
Relationship Manager, Riverbridge Partners
Kopper Joi Overton
Digital Experience Lead, Skin Health West, Johnson & Johnson
Molly Monahan
Director of IT Project Management Office, Pentair
Russ Heilbrun
VP of Category Management and eCommerce, National Veterinary Associates
Sam Blackwell
Senior Strategist, Team Dynamics
Sheri Johnson
Associate Vice President Billing & Enrollment, UCare
Susan Grelling
Owner/Value Creation, CMIT Solutions of the Twin CitiesOwner/President, Farm Squad LLC