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
Finance Director
Kendra Krolik
Chief Strategy & Advancement Officer
Jalynn McLaughlin
Executive Assistant
Marquita Wagner
Human Resources Generalist
Brittany Wiese
Director of Client Services
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.