The human services sector is complex, just like a tapestry. Our advisory group brings immense knowledge, important perspectives, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to do this work and for us to have a complete picture of how we can contribute. We are proud that we’ve assembled a diverse group who draw upon distinct vantage points developed through work in the public, nonprofit service, and philanthropic sectors.   

Current Future Services Institute Advisory Council

Dave Baker
State of Minnesota

Kizzy Downie
Model Cities of St. Paul

Paul Fleissner
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Nona Ferguson
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Lorrie Janatopoulos
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Chuck Johnson
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Jodi Wentland
Hennepin County Human Services

 

Liz Kuoppala
MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership

Danyika Leonard
Education Evolving

Alison McIntyre
Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Tuleah Palmer
Blandin Foundation

Michael Wirth-Davis
Goodwill/Easter Seals

Commissioner Sheila Kiscaden
Olmsted County