The Professional Development Programs advisory board is engaged and committed to align our programs with the needs of employers and the workforce of Minnesota.
The members represent a broad cross-section of industry and government. Their perspectives play an important role in shaping our programming, helping us develop a portfolio of programs focused on skills that employers need. Board members contribute valuable insights and wisdom in our strategic decision-making.
The advisory board meets four times a year to receive program updates and provide input on future direction.
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Title | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Adesewa Adesiji | Workforce Strategy Consultant | MN DEED |
| Ashley Alexander | OD & Learning Associate | Xcel Energy |
| Casey Allen | Startup Advisor and Investor | Conviction Capital |
| Kari Arias | Senior Project/Program Manager | Logisolve |
| Chris Bucksa | Manager Project Management Office | Minnesota IT Services |
| Darielle Gengler-Hanson | Lead Compensation Consultant, HR Pay & Benefits | Target |
| Chuck Hisamoto | Principal Research Scientist | Aster Labs |
| Kimberly Johnson | Professional Development Chair | PMI MN |
| Chris Koch | RETIRED - Sr. HR Program Manager | Medtronic |
| Amy Kroll | Human Resource Manager | Polaris |
| Nathan Lockwood | Director of Science and Technology | ProMed Pharma, LLC |
| Sara Luedtke Kataras | Product Specialist | Microsoft |
| Julia Miller | Workforce Development Specialist | Hennepin County |
| Tim O'Neill | Regional Labor Market Analyst | MN DEED |
| Hugh Pruitt | Enterprise Application Architecture | Optum |
| Kim Glasbrenner | Employment Guidance Counselor | Ramsey County |
| Diane Steele | CEO, Founder | Steele Recruiting LLC |