PREPARE + PROSPER - Key Persons


Afton Benson

Job Titles:
  • Relationship Manager

Alejandro Valenzuela Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Tax Financial Services Director

Anel Mendoza

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Manager

Beth Haney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Brian Strittmater

Job Titles:
  • President of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Carla Gainey

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Director

Carol Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Tax Financial Services Coordinator

Claudia Holt

Job Titles:
  • Program and Strategy Director

Deena Anders

Job Titles:
  • Development Director

Dr. Ronda Marie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Jeremie Greer

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Kara McGuire

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Kate Haigh

Job Titles:
  • Tax Financial Services Manager

Katy Schultz

Job Titles:
  • Training Learning Manager

Lenore Curry

Job Titles:
  • Economic Inclusion Manager

M. Kathleen Murphy - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications
  • Communications

Margarita Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Customer Service Coordinator

Marsha Pitts-Phillips

Job Titles:
  • MRPP & Associates Communications, LLC

Mary Kimball

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Resources Coordinator

Matt Lorenz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Treasurer / KPMG, LLP

Neera Chatterjee

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Secretary / US Bank

Noreen Quadir

Job Titles:
  • Communications Consultant

Patrick Evans

Job Titles:
  • Special Tax Programs Manager

Priscila S. Rockwood

Job Titles:
  • Engagement Manager

Ryan Kjesbo-Johnson - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Operations Director

Sara McCracken

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Resources Manager

Sarah Batz

Job Titles:
  • Financial Empowerment Manager

Suyapa Miranda

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
Suyapa Miranda joined Prepare + Prosper in March 2021. Prior to coming on board here, she served as the director of operations at New Native Theatre and the executive director for Saint Anthony Park Community Council, where she developed an equity committee that implemented a framework for policies, projects and issues to ensure they are rooted in equitable solutions. Suyapa is also currently the Chair of the MNSure Board of Directors and has served on the board of directors for several other Minnesota non-profits and organizations, including the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. She also served as the vice president for the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability. Suyapa Miranda earned a B.A. in modern and classical languages from the University of St. Thomas and a master's in advocacy and political leadership from Metropolitan State University.

Willie Gregg

Job Titles:
  • Tax Financial Services Manager