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Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of Open Arms of Minnesota, making policy and financial decisions that impact the organization’s current and future health. With the goal of long-term sustainability, the Board advances the mission of Open Arms through fiscal oversight, mindful resource allocation, sound strategic planning, and ethical governing decisions. Directors are also active fundraisers and community ambassadors for Open Arms.

Meet Our Board

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Duza Baba

Epidemiologist, UnitedHealth Group
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George Edmonson, M.D.

Retired, St. Paul Radiology
Andrew Gesell

Andrew Gesell

President, BankCherokee
Sunny Kaul

Sunny Kaul, M.D.

Chair, HPMG Cardiology & Chief of Staff-Past, Regions Hospital
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Rod Larson

Retired, American Academy of Neurology
Secretary
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Elizabeth (Libby) Lincoln, J.D.

Retired, Park Nicollet Foundation
At Large
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Peggy Ann-Theisen Malikowski

President, PM Marketing Consulting LLC
Brad Newton

Brad Newton

Healthcare Technology Advisor
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Aimee Pappenfus

System Director, Community Engagement and Impact, Allina Health
Chris Pelletier

Chris Pelletier

Retired, Senior Vice-President and General Manager Instant Issuance - Entrust
Treasurer
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Kris Rexroth

Second Vice President, Enterprise Technology at Securian Financial
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Nick Scheibel

Advisor, JNBA Financial Advisors
Kim Setter

Kim Setter

Director R&D, Post Consumer Brands
At Large 
Krista Twesme

Krista Twesme, J.D.

Senior Vice President, Mortenson Construction
Chair
Prat Verma

Prat Verma

Vice President, Innovation, UnitedHealth Group
Vice Chair
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VOTE FOR OPEN ARMS!

We need your support! Open Arms has been nominated in the MINNESOTA FUN > PLACE TO VOLUNTEER category in Minnesota’s Best annual best-of contest—and we’d love your vote! Vote daily through March 12 and let’s show everyone why Open Arms is the best place to make a difference.
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IN A CHAOTIC WORLD, WE CAN SHOW LOVE IN ACTION!

When life feels overwhelming, there’s one thing we can control: showing care, love, and compassion to one another. This February, Give from the Heart in honor or memory of someone special. Your gift will provide life-saving medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to someone facing a critical illness. We’ll send a heartfelt card to your honoree or their family, sharing your loving tribute.
GIVE FROM THE HEART HERE
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Open Arms of Minnesota Earns Accreditation from Food Is Medicine Coalition

Open Arms of Minnesota, the Twin Cities-based non-profit dedicated to providing nourishing, medically tailored meals to individuals with critical illnesses, has earned accreditation from the Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC). This recognition places Open Arms among an elite group of organizations nationwide that have demonstrated a high standard of care in delivering medically tailored meals (MTM).

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Your Gift Will Help Us Serve More Clients!

Together we can continue to meet the increased demand for medically tailored meals with your support! We hope you think of us as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation is a gift of care, compassion, and encouragement!

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