
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of Open Arms of Minnesota, making policy and financial decisions that impact the organization’s current and future health. With the goal of long-term sustainability, the Board advances the mission of Open Arms through fiscal oversight, mindful resource allocation, sound strategic planning, and ethical governing decisions. Directors are also active fundraisers and community ambassadors for Open Arms.
Meet Our Board

Bonnie Alton
Owner, Great Harvest Bread Company – St. Paul
Secretary

Emily Anthony
Senior Director, Global Market Development, Medtronic
Board Chair

Duza Baba
Epidemiologist, UnitedHealth Group

Arthur (Art) Berman
Retired Corporate Treasurer and Nonprofit CEO

George Edmonson
M.D., Retired, St. Paul Radiology

Jokho Farah
Chief Information Officer & Chief Quality Officer, People’s Center Clinics & Services

Andrew Gesell
President, BankCherokee

Sunny Kaul, M.D.
Cardiologist/Division Head-Medical Specialties, Regions Hospital – St. Paul

Rod Larson
Retired, American Academy of Neurology
Vice-Chair

Elizabeth (Libby) Lincoln
Retired, Park Nicollet Foundation
At-Large

Peggy Ann-Theisen Malikowski
President, PM Marketing Consulting LLC

Kate Mayer
Community Relations Consultant, Securian Financial

Nick Scheibel
Advisor, JNBA Financial Advisors

Kim Setter
Director R&D, Post Consumer Brands

Krista Twesme
Senior Vice President, Mortenson Construction
At-Large

Prat Verma
Vice President, Public Health, UnitedHealth Group

Chris Pelletier
Past Board Member
Interim Treasurer