Director of Development

Member of FMR staff since: September 2002

Duties: Directs all fundraising and organizational development activities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Carleton College, master’s degree in Philanthropy & Development, Saint Mary’s University. Also Fundraising Certificate, University of St. Thomas.

Professional experience: Development Director, SteppingStone Theater for Youth Development; admissions office staff at Minneapolis College of Art and Design; development associate, United Arts.

FMR accomplishment most proud of: The growth of FMR’s programs and scope, and the expansion of community-based stewardship of the river. Also the Mississippi River Challenge, because “it’s such a good fit with our mission — we’re getting people out there to experience what they are raising money to protect.”

Quote: “I’m passionate about environmental work. This is such a beautiful planet and it needs to be protected.”

Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, performances (music, theatre, art)

Favorite book: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Favorite location on the river: Hidden Falls

Pets: Two huskies “that have helped me to enjoy Minnesota winters.”

Last big vacation: Two-day trip to Ely

Conservation/environmental heroes: Aldo Leopold and Jimmy Carter Read more…