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Ms. Lee joined the Nursery in June 2006. She has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and fund development. Prior to joining the Nursery, Ms. Lee served as Development Director for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Prior to that, she held executive positions at nonprofits including The Center for Community Change in Washington, D.C., The College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, and the St. Paul Tenants Union. Ms. Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Political Science from the College of St. Catherine. As Executive Director, Ms. Lee is responsible for supervising all staff and operations at the Nursery, carrying out Board policy, representing the Nursery to the public, and executing the Nursery's strategic plan.
Mr. Willig joined the Nursery in May 1999. He has 17 years of accounting experience for nonprofit agencies, nine of those years as a chief financial officer, including his tenure at the Nursery. He assures the effective management of the Nursery's facilities, internal administration, and financial maintenance operations. He develops and manages the Nursery's annual budget and works closely with the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Willig holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Macalester College.
Ms. Kenney joined the Nursery as Field Manager in June 2003, was promoted to Family Services Manager in August 2005, and now has been promoted on an interim basis to Program Services Director. She has earned a Masters in Social Work from the College of St. Catherine / University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota. In addition, she is a licensed Social Worker with the State of Minnesota. Ms. Kenney is responsible for directing all Program Services staff, maintaining Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing standards, and ensuring safe and quality program and client services.
Ms. Webster-Larrañaga joined the Nursery in May 2002 and has more than nine years of Human Resource experience. She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She develops effective Human Resource policies and programs for the entire organization and represents Nursery management as the liaison to the AFSCME Union. Ms. Webster-Larrañaga holds a BS in Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of St. Thomas .
The Nursery is currently conducting a search for a new Development and Communications Director. This key person supervises a six-person development department and leads all fundraising, communications and volunteer initiatives at the Nursery.
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