Staff

The great people behind our engaging mission.

Mark Ritchie, President
612.625.8646

Shawn Boonstra, Executive Assistant and Discussion Groups Manager
612.625.2102

Ariana Cole, Professional Exchanges Coordinator
612.625.6159

Carolina Gustafson, World Affairs Events Manager
612.625.1467

Josh King, Development Officer
612.625.5486

Olaf Krohn, Technology Manager
612.625.0394

Rosemary Milton, Database Coordinator
612.625.9618

Tim Odegard, Program Director
612.625.4626

Emily Opara, Development and Hosting Coordinator
612.626.2406

Kathleen Oscarson, Director of Operations
612.625.4644

Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager
612.301.2314

Maria Paik, Marketing and Communications Manager
612.625.5131

Bill Peters, Accounting Manager
612.625.6962

Kristi Pogatchnik, Individual Giving Officer
612.625.0620

Meredith Severtson, Office Manager
612.624.8620

Laurel Stoneking, Professional Exchanges Manager
612.625.4138