Staff Leadership

Clarence Hightower, Ph.D.
Executive Director 

Tammy Alto
Director of Energy Assistance Programs

Todd Blooflat
Chief Financial Officer

Katherine Castille
Marketing & Communications Manager

Lia Kang
Accounting & Compliance Manager

Kendra Krolik
Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer

Jalynn McLaughlin
Executive Assistant

Marquita Wagner
Human Resources Generalist

Board of Directors

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County’s (CAP-HC’s) Board of Directors play an important role in guiding the organization and assisting people currently living in poverty. The Board is composed of three parts: one-third representatives from community members with low income, one-third elected officials, and one-third private sector members. 

Board Members

Josh Schaffer

Chair

Tyanna Bryant

Secretary

Kevin Myren
Treasurer

Dimitri Audie

John Baker

Adriana Cerrillo
Minneapolis Public School Board Member

Victoria Chambers

Member-at-Large

Tray Douglas

Commissioner Heather Edelson
6th District of Hennepin County

Commissioner Debbie Goettel
5th District of Hennepin County

Commissioner Marion Greene
3rd District of Hennepin County

Emily Koski
Minneapolis Council Member

Jim Lehman

Solomon Ogunyemi

Dominique Pierre-Toussaint

Brian Smith

Kathilyn Solomon

Antanisha Spears

LaTrisha Vetaw
Minneapolis Council Member

Dr. Kimberly Wilburn
Minnetonka Council Member

Miles Wilson

Serve On CAP-HC’s Board

Primary Function:

The primary functions of our Board of Directors include governance, financial oversight, advocacy, and fundraising. A Board member is expected to observe, listen, evaluate, and contribute to the process of Board decision-making.

A Board member may serve for a maximum of five two-year terms (up to 10 years in total).

Monthly Time Commitment:

Board Meeting: 1 hour
Committee Meeting: 1 hour
Meeting Preparation: 1-2 hours

Each year, board members may be asked to commit an additional 1-2 hours for surveys, evaluations, or additional meetings with staff members.

Location & Time: 

Our meetings are held via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30-8pm. 

Apply to Be a Board Member:

Interested in serving on our board? Complete an application and send it to Jalynn McLaughlin at jmclaughlin@caphennepin.org or call 952-697-1321 for more information. 

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes