"We are very excited by this period of growth on our Board, which aligns with the success of the organization in the last few years. Our Board members are more focused on and excited about our future than ever before,” said Amy Gudmestad, MICC Executive Director.
Katie Kemper, Mayo Clinic, serving in her second term, was elected as Board Chair with full confidence of the Board and the Leadership team. Katie is fully committed to MICC’s success and eager to move forward with ensuring that MICC strategic initiatives have the support they need to be successful.
Rudy Hernandez, Territory Omnichannel Officer at Best Buy, has had a long career working with strategy in the areas of finance and workforce, as well as optimization expertise. We are thrilled to have Best Buy’s continued support on our Board of Directors.
Katie Kemper, Mayo Clinic, serving in her second term, was elected as Board Chair with full confidence of the Board and the Leadership team. Katie is fully committed to MICC’s success and eager to move forward with ensuring that MICC strategic initiatives have the support they need to be successful.
Rudy Hernandez, Territory Omnichannel Officer at Best Buy, has had a long career working with strategy in the areas of finance and workforce, as well as optimization expertise. We are thrilled to have Best Buy’s continued support on our Board of Directors.
Jake Konerza, Director of Digital Accessibility at Target, is an innovative digital thought leader known for being able to develop strategies in the ambiguous and rapidly changing digital space. Prior to serving on the Board, Jake volunteered with MICC participants in our Careers Program.
Jan Wuorenma, recently retired, had a distinguished career in health care as a consultant and executive leader in the areas of health management and well-being, clinical/medical care, and advocacy.
MICC is grateful to our Board members who termed off this year, Rob Bass, Chris Develice, and Scott Sterling. We are especially grateful to our Board leaders, Mark Ziegler and Rochelle Brandl. Mark served eight years and took on many leadership roles with a tremendous commitment to MICC. Rochelle served six years and guided our program team with her expertise in disabilities and mental health.
Thank you to Jeff Gauvin, who continues to serve on the Board but who recently completed his term as Board Chair. Jeff will forever be known as the Board Chair who led MICC through the pandemic.
Thank you to all our Board members for your commitment to MICC!
Learn more about MICC's Board of Directors here.
Jan Wuorenma, recently retired, had a distinguished career in health care as a consultant and executive leader in the areas of health management and well-being, clinical/medical care, and advocacy.
MICC is grateful to our Board members who termed off this year, Rob Bass, Chris Develice, and Scott Sterling. We are especially grateful to our Board leaders, Mark Ziegler and Rochelle Brandl. Mark served eight years and took on many leadership roles with a tremendous commitment to MICC. Rochelle served six years and guided our program team with her expertise in disabilities and mental health.
Thank you to Jeff Gauvin, who continues to serve on the Board but who recently completed his term as Board Chair. Jeff will forever be known as the Board Chair who led MICC through the pandemic.
Thank you to all our Board members for your commitment to MICC!
Learn more about MICC's Board of Directors here.
Minnesota Independence College and Community is a 501(c)3 nonprofit vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders. Since our founding in 1996, MICC has remained dedicated to helping our students make successful transitions towards independent living and self-sufficiency. MICC is proud to be recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
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