Staff & Board

Administration

Macala Carter

Executive Director

Stephanie Kruse

Director of Finance

Shanon Meyer

Director of Programs

Michaela Weverka

Director of Talent Marketplace

Marjan Moshiri

People's Pantry Manager

Daisy Smith

Nutrition Equity Program Manager

Katie Bruggeman

Workforce Training & Program Manager

Staff

Alex Bedore

Talent Marketplace Relationship Coordinator

Joy Bradford

Volunteer & Donor Management Coordinator

Kaitlin Callahan

Graphic Design & Brand Specialist

Mark Graft

Facilities Specialist

Daniel Hernandez

Opening Doors Facilitator, CORE

Sara Kemp

Accounting & Data Management Specialist

Erin Makinson

Grants Manager

Kathy Najjar

Refugee Employee Assistance Program (REAP) Coordinator

Khadeiga Kitier

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Services Coordinator

Hala Taha

Distribution Specialist

Jamal Al Dakhi

Distribution Specialist

Lindsey Licht

Career Engagement Specialist

DeeDee Yawn

Career Engagement Specialist

Nathaniel Smith

Career Engagement Specialist

Scott Zierenberg

Opening Doors Facilitator, Forklift Instructor

Board

John Hendricks

Chair (2025)

Jason Steele

Vice Chair (2026)

Mary LaGrange

Treasurer (2025)

Brian Schwanebeck

Secretary (2025)

Tarvis Banks

Board Member (2025)

Jon Braaten

Board Member (2025)

Karin Lyle

Board Member (2025)

Hannah Murray

Board Member (2025)

Dave Van Horn

Board Member (2025)

Lynda Wilhelm

Board Member (2025)

Ashley Abramson

Board Member (2026)

Holly Burns

Board Member (2026)

Meghan Sonderegger

Board Member (2026)

Ron Sun Bear

Board Member (2026)

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What’s Your Story?

For 20 years, the Center for People has been touched by many in our community. In 2024, we are actively reaching out to gather those stories.
What’s your connection to the Center for People?
When did you have your first experience with us? Where are you now? We want to know!
As we collect these stories, we look forward to sharing them with our larger community, celebrating successes, taking stock of our past, and moving toward our bright tomorrow.

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