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

Angelique Flemons
Director of Client Services

Lia Kang
Director of Finance

Kendra Krolik
Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer

Jalynn McLaughlin
Executive Assistant

Kab Xiong
Director of Human Resources

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

Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
City of Minneapolis, Vice Chair

Tyanna Bryant

Secretary

Mark Fox
Treasurer

Jim Lehman
Member at Large

John Baker

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

Christine Koch

Adriana Mozo

Solomon Ogunyemi

Brian Smith

Avigail Vences

Council Member Jamison Whiting
City of Minneapolis

Council Member Dr. Kimberly Wilburn
City of Minnetonka

David Ziegler

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