2023 Notable Nonprofit Board Members

Multitaskers to the max, many of TCB’s Notable Nonprofit Board Members hold corporate leadership positions in addition to donating their time and expertise to charitable organizations in Minnesota. Their generosity and willingness to help where needed—from strategic planning to fundraising to mentorship—makes it possible for nonprofits to focus on their constituents. These noted nonprofit board directors bolster the work of dozens of organizations that support and improve the arts, education, health care, housing, and many other key services in our community.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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2023 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders

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Sarah Asma

Sarah Asma

Chair, campaign committee, National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match
Sarah Asma serves as chair of the comprehensive campaign committee, dedicated to helping Minneapolis-based National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match in its mission to save more lives and facilitate better
Paurvi Bhatt

Paurvi Bhatt

Board member, CaringBridge
Health care leader Paurvi Bhatt scales impact through financing and governance strategies. With more than 15 years of nonprofit board service, Bhatt has a track record of organizational growth and
Beth Dumke

Beth Dumke

Board chair, Northside Economic Opportunity Network
Beth Dumke has been active on the board of Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) since 2015, holding several positions including secretary, vice chair, and now board chair, which she assumed
Archelle Georgiou

Archelle Georgiou

Board chair, Children’s Minnesota
Dr. Archelle Georgiou is a nationally recognized health executive who served as chief medical officer for UnitedHealth Group from 1995 to 2007. Georgiou leverages her health care experience on the
Karen Grabow

Karen Grabow

Board secretary, Fairview Health Services
A career in human relations and business development with major corporations including Target and Land O’Lakes prepared Karen Grabow for the complexities of board service. A desire to improve the
David Hakensen

David Hakensen

Board president, Minnesota Historical Society
David Hakensen, principal with Corcoran, Minnesota-based strategic communications firm H Co., is in his final year as president of the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) Executive Council. A board member since
PJ Hill

PJ Hill

Board member, M Health Fairview
PJ Hill, advice and strategic development director at NorthRock Partners, is committed to making a positive impact on his community, with an emphasis on advancing racial equity initiatives. As an
Seena Hodges

Seena Hodges

Board president, Walker Art Center
Founder of The Woke Coach, a racial equity consultancy, Seena Hodges is an avid supporter of the arts. She brings passion and expertise to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis,
Damu McCoy

Damu McCoy

Board member, Project for Pride in Living
A talent acquisition executive at Wells Fargo, Damu McCoy has a long history of community leadership. Since 2009, he’s been involved with Project for Pride in Living (PPL), a Minneapolis
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Board president, National Association of Women Business Owners – Minnesota
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, founder and CEO of Amalia Latin Gourmet, is the first Latina president of the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Since joining in
Abdul Omari

Abdul Omari

Board chair, Achieve Twin Cities
Founder and principal of Twin Cities leadership development group AMO Enterprise, Abdul Omari devotes himself to civic and public service. Much of his community involvement stems from his passion and
Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer

Chair, finance committee, Minnesota Public Radio
A retired investment executive, Michael Palmer has become an indispensable member of the Minnesota Public Radio board. For the past 18 months, he’s served as chair of the MPR board
Kevin Pleasant

Kevin Pleasant

Board chair, Living Well Disability Services
With more than 30 years of experience in the Twin Cities financial services industry, Kevin Pleasant, senior vice president of treasury management at MidWestOne Bank, leverages his network to support
Kim Price

Kim Price

Board chair, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
A former senior vice president at 3M, Kim Price brings expertise in law, communications, security, aviation, and facilities to her dual role as a member of the Delta Dental of
Andy Schweizer

Andy Schweizer

Chair, advisory board, Twin Cities Salvation Army
Commercial real estate professional Andy Schweizer invests his time and expertise to improve the lives of Minnesotans through the Salvation Army. For the past five years, he’s served as advisory
Lee Thoresen

Lee Thoresen

Board president, Simpson Housing Services
A board member since 2019, Lee Thoresen became president of the Simpson Housing board in 2022. The Minneapolis nonprofit works to combat homelessness across the Twin Cities, serving 2,000 people
John Trautz

John Trautz

Board chair, Amplify Mission Network
John Trautz, president of Trautz Properties, has served on the Amplify Mission Network board since its inception in 2018. He played a key role in developing the current board of
Jason VanOverbeke

Jason VanOverbeke

Board president, USAF Academy Twin Cities Area Association of Graduates
Jason VanOverbeke has led the board of the Twin Cities Area United States Air Force Academy Association Graduates (TCA-AOG) for six years. Under his leadership, the Woodbury nonprofit has marshaled