We are an equal opportunity employer, with over 180 staff in youth services, program management and administrative roles. The Link values diversity and provides a welcoming and supportive environment inclusive to people from all backgrounds. We value professional and lived experience within the areas of homelessness, juvenile justice and sexual exploitation.
The Link’s Executive Team
![James 1](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/James-1.jpeg)
JAMES LEWIS
Housing and Services Division Director
612-287-1642
jlewis@thelinkmn.org
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TIANNA ODEEN
Housing and Services Division Director
612-558-3584
todeen@thelinkmn.org
![CeMarr](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CeMarr.jpeg)
CEMARR PETERSON
Safe Harbor Division Director
952-885-4454
cpeterson@thelinkmn.org
![Denise](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Denise.jpeg)
DENISE SMIEJA
Contracts and Evaluation Director
612-767-4476
dsmieja@thelinkmn.org
The Link’s Leadership Team
![Kate](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kate-scaled.jpg)
KATE BISHOP
Marketing & Development Manager
612-468-7356
kbishop@thelinkmn.org
![Joshua](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Joshua.jpeg)
JOSHUA CASEY
Training Manager
612-760-8989
jcasey@thelinkmn.org
![Sara Sara](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sara-500x350.jpeg)
SARA CASSIDY
Project Live Out Loud Program Manager
612.232.5320 cell
scassidy@thelinkmn.org
![Scott 2](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Scott-2.jpeg)
SCOTT COLE-HILL
Northside Prevention Program Manager
612-404-4382
scole-hill@thelinkmn.org
![Lynndsy](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lynndsy.jpeg)
LYNNDSY EATON
Rapid Rehousing Program Manager
612-743-7054
leaton@thelinkmn.org
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KELLY ENGEBRETSON
Safe Harbor Supportive Services Manager
612-227-3364
kengebretson@thelinkmn.org
![Aron Aron](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Aron-scaled-500x400.jpg)
ARON GRIFFIN
Marshall Reed Youth Center Program Manager
763-550-7396
agriffin@thelinkmn.org
![Ashley](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ashley-300x225.jpg)
ASHLEY HANDBERG
Dignity House Program Manager
612-427-5248
ahandberg@thelinkmn.org
![Rana Rana](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rana-500x350.jpeg)
RANA KASICH
County Involved Youth Program Manager
612-203-7756
rkasich@thelinkmn.org
![Morgan 1](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Morgan-1.jpeg)
MORGAN MARTIN
Passageways Shelter Program Manager
612-427-5246
mmartin@thelinkmn.org
![Rhonda 2](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rhonda-2.jpeg)
RHONDA MCCONNELL
IT and Operations Manager
612-767-4470
rmcconnell@thelinkmn.org
![Jake Jake](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jake-scaled-e1684947506842-500x375.jpeg)
JAKE MCLEAN
CAIRN Housing Program Manager
612-310-9043
jmclean@thelinkmn.org
![Keith Keith](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Keith-500x375.jpeg)
KEITH NANCE
Housing First Program Manager
612-306-2858
knance@thelinkmn.org
![Laura](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Laura-scaled.jpg)
LAURA PHELPS
C.O.R.E. Drop-In Center Program Manager
612-205-7944
lphelps@thelinkmn.org
![Caalynn](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Caalynn.jpeg)
CAALYNN SCHIRO
School Matters and POWER Program Manager
612-677-2522
cschiro@thelinkmn.org
![Faith](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Faith.jpg)
FAITH SORENSON
Lindquist Program Manager
612-287-1670
fsorenson@thelinkmn.org
![Josh 1](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Josh-1.jpeg)
JOSH TERRIO
Youth Connection Center Program Manager
612-673-5465
jterrio@thelinkmn.org
![Julie Julie](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Julie-500x400.jpeg)
JULIE WILCOX
Housing Coordination Program Manager
612-990-7880
jwilcox@thelinkmn.org
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TASHONDA WILLIAMSON
Youth Engagement Program Manager
612-760-7699
twilliamson@thelinkmn.org
![Zach](https://thelinkmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Zach.jpeg)
ZACHARY WOLFGRAM
Street Outreach Program Manager
612-707-8281
zwolfgram@thelinkmn.org