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Our Team

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Meet Our Team

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Leadership

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Leah Hébert Welles

Chief Executive Officer
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612-767-7344
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Shelley Calvert

Chief Finance and Administration Officer
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Cristina M. Cintron Rolon

Cristina Marie Cintron Rolon, JD

Chief People Officer
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612-677-2572

Lisa Lane

Chief External Affairs Officer
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612-860-8085

Andrew Mendez

Chief Program & Operations Officer
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612-677-2571
Ethan Armstrong

Ethan Armstrong

Director of Communications
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612-540-7762
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Emily Essert

Director of Institutional Partnerships
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612-428-4858

Anna Irmiter

Director of Programs
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612-540-7763

Mary Beth Iverson

Director of Individual & Major Gifts
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612-677-2568
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Ken Koegler

Director of Operations
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612-428-4868
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Shawanda Steffen

Director of Human Resources
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952-247-9071
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Team Members

Andrew Mendez

Client Services, Leadership
Chief Program & Operations Officer
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Anna Irmiter

Client Services, Leadership
Director of Programs
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Dayna Adams

Client Services
Senior Manager of Program Compliance & Reporting
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Max Brady

Client Services
Onboarding Specialist
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Sarah Cohen, NDTR

Client Services
Dietetic Technician, Registered
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Maddalyn Germain-Bates

Nutrition Services
Registered Dietitian
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Isabella Hembre Conditt

Client Services
Program Coordinator
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Avery Marshall

Client Services
Client Services and Advocacy Specialist
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Kidsia Medina Perez

Client Services
Client Services Associate
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Kalley Meyer, RD, LD

Nutrition Services
Senior Manager of Nutrition
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Sophia Modeas

Client Services
Client Services Associate
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LaKandis Neal

Client Services
Program Database & Reporting Manager
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Samantha Ruiz-Zavala

Client Services
Program Compliance Manager
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Quinn Walters

Nutrition Services
Registered Dietitian
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Star Zavoral

Client Services
Client Services Manager
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Lisa Lane

External Affairs, Leadership
Chief External Affairs Officer
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Ethan Armstrong

Communications, Leadership
Director of Communications
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Emily Essert

External Affairs, Leadership
Director of Institutional Partnerships
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Mary Beth Iverson

Development, Leadership
Director of Individual & Major Gifts
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Maggie Craig

Communications
Senior Designer
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Dana Kuehn

Development
Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
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Sarah Kuhlmann

External Affairs
Grant Writer and Researcher
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Anneliese Stuht

Development
Leadership Gifts Officer
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Samuel Truhler

Development
Development Database Coordinator
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Ken Koegler

Food Operations, Leadership
Director of Operations
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Travis Arhart

Delivery & Logistics
Warehouse Coordinator
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Riley Atwood

Food Services – St. Paul
Kitchen Operations Assistant
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Damario Baymon

Food Services – St. Paul
Chef and Volunteer Ambassador 
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Lucia Campoverde

Food Services – Minneapolis
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Michael Cler

Food Services – St. Paul
Production Cook
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Marc Flowers

Food Services – Minneapolis
Dishwasher
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Matthew Fodge

Food Services – Minneapolis
Production Manager
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Scott Fryxell

Delivery & Logistics
Routing and Delivery Manager
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Kais Ghanjati

Delivery & Logistics
Fulfillment & Shipping Associate
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Kari Goodwin

Food Services – Minneapolis
Senior Manager of Bakery Operations
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Ryan Gracie

Food Services – St. Paul
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Claudine Harrison

Delivery & Logistics
Delivery Driver & Logistics Associate
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Abby Housker

Open Farms
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Desiree Johnson

Food Services – Minneapolis
Meal Expediter and Packager
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Steven Kyllo

Food Services – St. Paul
Production Specialist
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Lucy LaVoy, RD

Menu Development & Quality Assurance
Menu Specialist
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Ani Loizzo

Food Services – Minneapolis
Food Services Manager
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Andy Lonning

Food Services – Minneapolis
Packaging & Fulfillment Associate
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Tony Lusian

Delivery & Logistics
Senior Manager of Logistics
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Sugey Martin Reyes

Food Services – St. Paul
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Matt McGrath

Food Services – Minneapolis
Inventory Associate
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Arielle Puccini

Food Services – St. Paul
Production Manager
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Jacob Rabchenia

Food Services – Minneapolis
Meal Expediter & Packager Associate
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Andy Ramcharan

Food Services – St. Paul
Dishwasher
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Natan Rayman

Food Services – Minneapolis
Senior Manager of Kitchen Operations
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Kevin Saliger

Food Services – Minneapolis
Packaging & Order Fulfillment Associate
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Antoine Simon

Food Services – St. Paul
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Jian Smith

Food Services – Minneapolis
Lead Baker & Volunteer Ambassador
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Tiffany Smith

Food Services – St. Paul
Meal Expediter & Packager
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Matt Suttner

Food Services – Minneapolis
Meal Expediter and Packager
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Derriel Wade

Food Services – Minneapolis
Dishwasher
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Victoria Warkel

Food Services – St. Paul
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Joel Weisburger

Food Services – Minneapolis
Chef & Volunteer Ambassador
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Kelly Wilson

Food Operations, Open Farms
Open Farms Manager
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Sara White

Food Services – St. Paul
Production Specialist
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Shelley Calvert

Administration, Leadership
Chief Finance and Administration Officer
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Cristina Marie Cintron Rolon, JD

Human Resources, Leadership
Chief People Officer
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Shawanda Steffen

Human Resources, Leadership
Director of Human Resources
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Sam Barnes

Facilities
Facilities Support Associate
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Emilie Cagnazzo

Administration
Business Partnerships Manager
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Jenny Castillo

Human Resources
Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
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Dave Dornan

Administration
IT Manager
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Liz Jensen

Administration
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
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Mike Mach

Facilities
Buildings & Grounds Manager
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Rodney Metzger

Administration
Guest Relations, Hospitality & Security Coordinator
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Trinh Nguyen

Finance
Staff Accountant
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Zer Vaj

Human Resources
HR Coordinator
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Jimmy Geary III

Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
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Antony Gortarez

Volunteer Engagement
Senior Coordinator of Volunteer & Community Engagement – Interns and Outreach
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Bora Kisongo

Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer Engagement & Groups Coordinator
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Colin Malliet

Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer Engagement & Delivery Experience Coordinator
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Michael McKay

Volunteer Engagement
Senior Manager of Volunteer Engagement
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Kateri Thooft

Volunteer Engagement
Senior Coordinator of Volunteer & Community Engagement – Groups Experience
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Sarah Vivian

Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer Engagement & Administrative Coordinator
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Moveable Feast 2025: The Show Goes On

No matter the challenges, Open Arms stands ready to face the future. Together, we will gather for a special production of Moveable Feast being held on Thursday, May 15 at the historic Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. We hope you and your cast of characters will join us in support of our clients!

MORE INFO/TICKETS HERE
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IN A CHAOTIC WORLD, WE CAN SHOW LOVE IN ACTION!

When life feels overwhelming, there’s one thing we can control: showing care, love, and compassion to one another. This February, Give from the Heart in honor or memory of someone special. Your gift will provide life-saving medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to someone facing a critical illness. We’ll send a heartfelt card to your honoree or their family, sharing your loving tribute.
GIVE FROM THE HEART HERE
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Open Arms of Minnesota Earns Accreditation from Food Is Medicine Coalition

Open Arms of Minnesota, the Twin Cities-based non-profit dedicated to providing nourishing, medically tailored meals to individuals with critical illnesses, has earned accreditation from the Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC). This recognition places Open Arms among an elite group of organizations nationwide that have demonstrated a high standard of care in delivering medically tailored meals (MTM).

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Your Gift Will Help Us Serve More Clients!

Together we can continue to meet the increased demand for medically tailored meals with your support! We hope you think of us as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation is a gift of care, compassion, and encouragement!

DONATE HERE