About Us
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation has the honor of connecting the generosity of the community to the mission of Hennepin Healthcare. Caring for anyone at any time with any condition takes resources and a team of exceptional staff. Our unique position of being Minnesota's largest level one trauma center, safety net and public teaching hospital offers innovative ways to influence the health of our community. Generosity removes barriers to healthcare access, enhances the patient and family experience, and advances efforts in medical education, research and community health.

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Meet the Foundation Team

Theresa Pesch
VP of Philanthropy & President

Michael Belzer, MD
Chief of Physician Development

Valerie Bowden
Accountant

Chad Boysen
Senior Development Officer

Amy Carlson
Director of Operations & Communications

Carolyn Carpentier
Executive Assistant

Becky DeRosia
Senior Development Officer, Corporate

Zuzanne Fenner
Senior Director of Finance & Administration

Nila Gouldin
Grant Administration Specialist

Melissa Gruber
Database Research Coordinator

Jim Gullixson
Senior Accountant

Adam Haglin
Development Officer

Jesse Hicks
Senior Director of Development

Robin Hoppenrath
Events & Program Manager

Marceil Luedtke
Senior Development Officer, Grants

Karin Meier
Director of Development

Kelly O'Brien
Volunteer Coordinator

Dominique Rodriguez
Volunteer Coordinator

Youa Vang
Database Research Coordinator

Karis Volk
Community Fundraising Coordinator

Julie Ann Watt
Senior Development Officer, Grants

Marlys Weyandt
Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts