Our Team

Gilda's Club Staff

Katherine Todd, DNP, RN, MBA Executive Director

An inspiring leader, collaborator and relationship-builder with a personal passion for supporting those impacted by cancer, Katherine is leading the organization into a new era. Contact Katherine at 952-767-7620 or use the email icon below.

Shaunequa James, BSW, MSW, LICSW Program Director

Shaunequa leads Gilda’s Club Minnesota's five-part program of cancer support. Contact Shaunequa at 952-767-7627 or use the email icon below.

Annie Stone, MA, LMFT Manager of Member Path

Annie manages the Gilda's Club member experience, meeting with new members to develop Customized Membership Plans. Annie also facilitates several support groups. Contact Annie at 952-767-7625 or use the email icon below.

Renee Anderson Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator

Renee manages GCTC's member and volunteer experiences. Contact Renee at 952-767-2591 or use the email icon below.

Gina Parker Development Associate

Gina coordinates Gilda's Club's fundraising and development initiatives. Contact Gina at 952-767-7623 or use the email icon below.

Kasia Koller Marketing Communications Coordinator

Kasia manages marketing, communications, and public relations for Gilda's Club Minnesota. Contact Kasia at 952-767-7630 or use the email icon below.

Support Group Facilitators

Karie Amstutz, LMFT, ATR

Dr. Tasha Carlson

Barb Cooley, LICSW

Mary Gossett, MSW, LICSW

Sarah Johnson, MSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Renee Levesque, MSW, LICSW

Michaele Paoli, MSW, LICSW, RYT

Susan Pfau, MA, LMFT, RPT, EMDR

Nicole Stepan, MSW, LICSW

Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT

Bridgett Tegen

Board Of Directors

Dr. John Piatkowski, MD, MBA
Medica | Board Chair

Elena Beckius
think2perform | Vice Board Chair

Greg Newfield
Wipfli | Treasurer

Mara Sanders
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Secretary

Karn Anderson
Medica | Director

Mike Bauer
Bauer Design Build | Director

Eva Boehm
University of Minnesota | Director

Jane Doyon
Colder | Director

Todd Hanson
Cushman & Wakefield | Director

Brent Johnson
KFI Staffing | Director - Young Professional Chair

Dr. Melissa Mork, MD
Park Nicollet | Director

Gloria Murman
| Director

Laura Nolan
| Director

Jim Thomas
Dynamic Development LLC | Director

Kathryn Tsichida
United Healthcare | Director

Dan Walsh
RMS Company | Director

Brent Williams
Mairs and Power, Inc | Director

Medical Advisory Board

Renata Beaman, PT, MS, MA, OGS, CLT
OrthoRehab Specialists, Inc. and University of Minnesota

Dr Anne Blaes, MD
University of Minnesota Health

Mark Carlson, PsyD, LP
Mental Health Systems (MHS)

Bonnie Carlson-Green, PhD, LP
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Dr Joel Carter, MD
Park Nicollet Health Services

Dr Kathryn Farniok, MD
Minnesota Oncology

Kathryn Goodrich, PT, DPT, MBA, CLT-LANA
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Dr Helen Healy, ND
Wellspring Naturopathic Clinic

Lisa Hurt, RN, MA, OCN
Ridgeview Medical Center

Kara Johnson, LMFT, MSE, MEd
Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center

Dr Sonia Zechmann, MD
Park Nicollet

Dr Jeffrey Kendall, PsyD, LP
University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center

Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN
Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing - University of Minnesota

Nikki Kuechenmeister, BS
Minnesota Department of Health SAGE Program and Cancer Control Section

Joy Larsen-Haidle, MS, LGC
North Memorial Health

Dr Rachel Lerner, MD
Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center

Dr Emil Lou, MD, PhD, FACP
University of Minnesota Health, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation

Dr Andrew Mayo, MD, CMO
St Croix Hospice

Marilee McGraw, RN
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc

Dr Amy McNally, MD
Minnesota Oncology

Meghan Michelotti, MSW, LCSW
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System

Dr Christopher Moertel, MD
University of Minnesota Health

Kirsten Moertel, CCLS, LPCC
Family Enhancement Center

Carol Ann Petersen, MAHS, MSW, LICSW
Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center

Mary Radomski, PhD, OTR/L
Allina Health, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Yana Reko, RN
Minnesota Oncology

Syndal Ortman, APRN, DNP, AOCNP
Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center

GayLynn Richards, DNP, RN, MPH
Minnesota Department of Health SAGE Program, retired

Julissa Rios
West Side Community Health Services

Benita Robinson, CHW
Minnesota Department of Health

Dr Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

Cindy Steele, APRN, CNP, AOCN
Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center

Dr Amy Taylor, MD
Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing - University of Minnesota

Trudy Timmer, LICSW
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System

Megan Voss, DNP, RN
Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing - University of Minnesota

Dr Brenda Weigel, MD
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

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