Deb Wilkens-Costello
President
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Deb Wilkens-Costello has more than 25 years of experience in the area of leadership and non-profit development, community relations, and fundraising. Prior to accepting the presidency position at WomenVenture, she was Executive Director of the Family Tree Clinic, a community clinic that serves as a safety net for men and women who are uninsured and underinsured. Prior to that, she was Director of Development & Alumni Relations for the General College, University of Minnesota for three years.

For six years, she was Executive Director for Chrysalis, A Center for Women. Chrysalis provides women and children in the Twin Cities with high quality, cost-effective programs and accessible services. She began her career with the YMCA of Greater St. Paul, rising from the position of Associate Executive Director to being named Executive Director. In addition, she was a Facilitator, Communicator and Event Planner for Millennia Leaders, a professional development firm; and Major Gifts Officer for the College of Education and Human Development.

Her community service includes the Statewide Association of Family Planning (board member); Planned Parenthood of MN, ND & SD (board member and committee member); United Way of Minneapolis (executive committee member); and YMCA (president of the Professional Director's Association for MN, a national trainer and chair of the state-wide Minnesota Leadership Conference).

She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education; and from the University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute with a Master of Public Affairs degree.

Kerry Goldstrand
Vice President of Programs & Operations
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Kerry Goldstrand has been with WomenVenture since 1994 in a variety of positions. In her current role, Goldstrand oversees the operations of the organization, including supervising program managers and customer service staff, facilities management, technology oversite, and managing WomenVenture's state-of-the-art Education Center.

Kelly Coughlan
Career and Work Services Director
651-251-0702

Ann Mays
Director of Volunteers
651-251-0716

Diane D. Paterson
Microenterprise Development Director
651-251-0686

Christine Huff
Career and Work Services Manager
651-251-0693

Carlye Rooney
Grant Manager
651-251-0683

Johanna Ryan
Client Service Manager
651-251-0682

Teresa McCauley
FAIM Coordinator
651-251-0710

Amy Keegan
Microenterprise Development Consultant
651-251-0707

Carol Jean Peterson
Microenterprise Development Consultant
651-251-0717

Maija Peura
Executive Assistant
651-251-0675

Alyssa Samuelson
Loan Fund Specialist
651-251-0679

Cynthia Shasky
Client Service Advisor
651-251-0673

Stephanie Stuart
Employment Specialist - Women Can Do It! program
651-251-0720

Kaylen Whitmore
Communications Director
651-251-0688

Mary Kelly
Development Director
651-251-0681

WomenVenture's Board of Directors brings economic development and business expertise from many Twin Cities industries, complementing the skills and knowledge of the agency's staff. WomenVenture's volunteer program utilizes more than 450 volunteers to support the agency's work. WomenVenture also receives support from its Advisory Board, whose members are leaders in the philanthropic, business, and non-profit arenas.

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