Our Staff

Good in the ‘Hood programs and services are delivered by a dynamic and dedicated team of full-time and part-time paid staff, interns, internal stakeholders, and volunteer team members who generously give their best each and every day. We could not fulfill our purpose without the many selfless DIFFERENCE MAKERS who tirelessly contribute with their best efforts. Our Board of Directors provides guidance and financial oversight to make our vision possible. We are grateful to work closely with area partners, leaders, and stakeholders to offer a spirit of intentional kindness to all.  We are better together!

Meet Our Team

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  • Operations Manager

    My role centers on strengthening day-to-day operations so people can focus on what matters most—serving others well. At my core, I am driven to create communities where people feel supported, valued, and empowered. I believe strong organizations are built on healthy systems and meaningful relationships, and I am committed to helping foster both.

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  • Full Time Intern

    I grew up in California, where I was caught up in a life of addiction and crisis. I came to Minnesota seeking sobriety and a positive change in my life. That is when I found Good in the ’Hood. At my core, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to give back.

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  • Communications - Contractor

    I have a corporate marketing and communications background with a passion for helping nonprofits grow and tell their story. I am a wife and mother to a 7 and 4 year old. It fills me with so much joy to see and hear the stories of individuals that Good In The ‘Hood is reaching and having an opportunity to share some of those with the world.

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  •  Senior Catalyst and Integration Lead

    I am most passionate about building and supporting communities of hope—small groups of people who value, support, and serve one another while seeking the goodness in life. I can often be found with a good cup of coffee nearby, thinking and chatting about how to be the best versions of ourselves while keeping projects and programs on track and moving forward.

  • I am a leader and community builder with thirty-six years of experience centered on caring for people and helping them thrive. I bring an entrepreneurial spirit focused on meeting essential needs and creating pathways for personal growth. At my core, I am dedicated to helping individuals develop strong character, purpose, and the capacity to positively impact the lives of others. 

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  • Financial Bookkeeper

    I have spent the past 20 years working and serving in various roles in nonprofit ministry, management and marketing.  Prior to that I worked as a paralegal in the telecommunications industry.  As the bookkeeper for Good in the ‘Hood, I am dedicated to support the organization behind the scenes, making sure our finances are efficiently serving our programs and our community.   My husband Mark and I have been married  for 30 years, and we have one son who is a student at the University of Arizona.

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  • General Operations Support/Driver

    The majority of my career has been in project management and as a financial advisor and branch manager. I am currently self-employed, which gives me the flexibility to work part-time as needed with this great organization. I enjoy working with the employees and volunteers of Good in the ’Hood to help provide resources for those in need. It is gratifying to see the difference that can be made when a team works hard together.

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  • Director of Human Resources

    I am a minister, nonprofit leader, and self-publisher committed to developing people while building strong, effective organizations. I bring steady leadership that balances care for individuals with clear systems, accountability, and purpose. I am married to Shawn Morrison. We have five children (five in-law children) and nineteen grandchildren.

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  • Founder/Executive Director

    I’m a minister who has dedicated my life to serving the Lord and others by acting resourcefully and as efficiently as possible to bring help and inspire hope in our community through a practical expression of God’s love. I’m married to my best friend, Jamie, and together we have five children and nineteen grandchildren.

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  • Side By Side Director

    I am a minister, youth program developer, and coach. My work brings together teams of caring adults and youth to build vibrant communities where young people find a place to belong, serve, and lead, as we celebrate life in Christ together. I have been married to my wife, Kristine, for 35 years and enjoy being a dad to my adult children and a papa to my grandchildren.

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  • Communication Catalyst – Contractor

    I am a commercial photographer by training and have spent my career in Minnesota creating content for local and national brands. I am a husband and father to four amazing people. At my core, I am driven to make a difference in the lives of others so they can experience lives where they feel seen and cared for.

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  • SoleCare Program Manager

    As a registered nurse and certified foot care specialist, I am passionate about helping individuals maximize their health and well-being. At Good In the ’Hood, this work is carried out through foot care services—an essential and much-needed support in our communities. It is a joy to support teams of volunteers working together to “save a toe, save a life.” One of my core values is meeting people where they are, offering hope and encouragement, and sharing the love of God. In my free time, I enjoy going on adventures with my family.

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  • Contract Grant Writer

    I’ve spent my career working in marketing, communications, and fundraising for purpose-driven organizations. Through this work, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and learn from people around the world. I’m a proud fourth-generation Minneapolis resident and mom to two grown kids.

  • Twin Cities Director

    I believe real life begins with healthy relationships. I bring years of leadership experience across financial services, marketing, and hospitality, and I’m passionate about equipping people to build relationships with those on the margins of society—because they are worth it. I do this work alongside my wife of 20 years and our three fierce daughters. Relationships are built one conversation at a time.