Meet the team.
Staff Directory
To contact a staff member by phone, call 612.638.1000 and our front desk will be happy to transfer you.
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Adela Aguilar
Early Learning Center & Me & My Baby Family Coordinator
adelaaguilar@urbanventures.org
Diana Amortegui
Early Learning Center Operational Director
dianaamortegui@urbanventures.org
Carmen Ascencio
Early Learning Center Teacher
carmenascencio@urbanventures.org
Omar Arteaga
Custodial Supervisor
omararteagalanda@urbanventures.org
Tamara Bakke
Lake Street Works Coach
tamarabakke@urbanventures.org
Matthew Bell
Maintenance
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Franklin Briceño
Siempre Padres Director
franklinbriceno@urbanventures.org
Leeanne Brown
Early Learning Center Teacher
Leeannebrown@urbanventures.org
Demont Brown
Wellness & Athletics Gym Supervisor & Coach
demontbrown@urbanventures.org
Priscilla Brown, MA
Pathway Director
priscillabrown@urbanventures.org
Tianna Brumfield
Security Guard
tiannabrumfield@cpcrc.net
Aaron Buchanan
Wellness & Athletics Director
aaronbuchanan@urbanventures.org
Nathan Call
IT Support Tech
nathancall@cpcrc.net
Sandi Castillo
Early Learning Center Teacher
sandicastillo@urbanventures.org
Jafet Cay Bonilla
Lake Street Works Coach
jafetcay@urbanventures.org
Paul Clarkson
Advancement Data Specialist
paulclarkson@urbanventures.org
Heather Drake
Farm & Nutrition Education Director
heatherdrake@urbanventures.org
Ashley DuBose
Music & Arts Coordinator
ashleydubose@urbanventures.org
Teagan Duarte
Wellness & Athletics Gym Instructor
teaganduarte@urbanventures.org
Samuel Ebute
Lake Street Works Coach
samuelebute@urbanventures.org
Ella Forschen
Early Learning Center Teacher
ellaforschen@urbanventures.org
Myrna Garcia
Siempre Padres Family Support Specialist
myrnagarcia@urbanventures.org
Silvia Gochez
Me & My Baby Program Assistant
silviagochez@urbanventures.org
Jakyra Green
Executive Admin Assistant
jakyragreen@urbanventures.org
Billy Hawkins
Pathway Group Facilitator
billyhawkins@urbanventures.org
Luis Jara
Custodian
luisjara@urbanventures.org
Atlas Klus
Lake Street Works Coach
Atlasklus@urbanventures.org
Kim Kokett
Early Learning Center Lead Teacher
kimkokett@urbanventures.org
Andrena Kumordzie
Reading Plus Director
andrenakumordzie@urbanventures.org
Andrew Le-Xiong
IT Support Technician
andrewle-xiong@cpcrc.net
Andrew Lonsbury
Senior Advisor
andrewlonsbury@urbanventures.org
Israel Lopez
Youth Mentoring Director
israellopez@urbanventures.org
Melaine Lund
Advancement Grant Writer
melanielund@urbanventures.org
Mark-Peter Lundquist
Farm Support & Engagement Specialist
markpeter@urbanventures.org
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Silvania Melgarejo
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Greg Michael
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Maria Montes
Early Learning Center Teacher
mariamontes@urbanventures.org
Dolores Montes Zarco
Early Learning Center Teacher
doloresmontes@urbanventures.org
Luis Nava-Torres
Security Director
security@cpcrc.net
Julia Otten
Food, Farm & Nutrition Assistant Director
juliaotten@urbanventures.org
Ingrid Orejuela
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Mike Peterson
Reading Plus Literacy Instructor
michaelpeterson@urbanventures.org
Tony Podtburg
Maintenance
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Edwin Quinon
IT Manager
edwinquinon@urbanventures.org
Pilezra Reed
Early Learning Center Teacher
pilezrareed@urbanventures.org
Sue Rohland
Advancement Grant Writer
suerohland@urbanventures.org
Michelle Roll
Controller & Finance Senior Director
michelleroll@urbanventures.org
Ryan Risch
Security Guard
ryanrisch@urbanventures.org
Citlally Ruiz
Human Resources Coordinator
citlallyruiz@urbanventures.org
Donna X. Ruiz
Operations Coordinator
donnaruiz@urbanventures.org
Erica Schimelpfenig
President & CEO
ericaschimelpfenig@urbanventures.org
Renee Sherman
Chief Operating Officer
reneesherman@urbanventures.org
Christopher Silva-Lagunas
Security Guard
christophersilva@cpcrc.net
Olivia Simons
Early Learning Center Lead Teacher
oliviasimons@urbanventures.org
Jennifer Salazar Sanchez
Summer Ventures Director & Reading Plus Literacy Instructor
jennifersomercik@urbanventures.org
Sarah Spiegle
Donor Experience Manager
sarahspiegle@urbanventures.org
Shane Steele
Finance Staff Accountant
shanesteele@urbanventures.org
Arale Tapia
Early Learning Center Teacher
aralecuautle@urbanventures.org
Maria Tapia
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Jason Thompson
Life & Career Skills Senior Director
jasonthompson@urbanventures.org
Ariadna Torres Gutiérrez
Early Learning Center Teacher
ariadnatorres@urbanventures.org
Kyle Trouten
Operations Senior Director
kyletrouten@urbanventures.org
Luke Trouten
Head of Marketing & Communications
luketrouten@urbanventures.org
Ofelia Urzúa Vázquez
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
Jen Whelan
Early Learning Center Educational Director
jenwhelan@urbanventures.org
A.B. Willis
Custodian
maintenance@urbanventures.org
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