Heidi, pictured with her husband, Gordy.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I have a long background in marketing and media with my last position being Director of Marketing/Sales for Cuneo Advertising. Five years ago, I began to run our custom countertop company, Rock S[...]
Fran Burstein (left) and Andrea Binder (right) are a mother-daughter duo who are active JFCS volunteers.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
Andrea: My family moved to Minneapolis from New York City in 2015. I have a 19-year-old daughter and son who is 16. &nbs[...]
Laurie at the 2018 Mental Health Education Conference, celebrating the move to a volunteer role.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I moved to the Twin Cities in 1983 with my husband, Joel, and three young sons. In 1984, I began working at the St. Paul Jewish Community C[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in/around the Twin Cities metro area. I currently work in Jewish education during the academic year and do text translation (between Japanese and English) in a freelance capacity whenever I can.
What volunteer role do y[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in St. Louis Park and graduated from the U of M with a degree in early childhood growth and development. I have been a preschool teacher for the past 40+ years. I taught in Minnesota, California, Ohio and Wisconsin. I have three grown[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
My name is Carol Shapiro, and I like to call myself a professional volunteer. I’ve spent most of my adult life volunteering for many different organizations, including the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, the Sholom Home Auxiliary[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I am in my early 60s, but still think I am 40-something! Passionate about life, my family, friends and giving back to the community as much as possible. I have been blessed with a fabulous career in radio – both sales and management for[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in Duluth and attended the University of Minnesota on the Minneapolis, Duluth and St. Paul campuses. I have a bachelor of science degree in medical technology and worked as a med tech at Mt. Sinai Hospital for 15 years. While my husba[...]
Belle and Sandra, avid gardeners, are both transplants to the area, who have each lived in the greater Twin Cities since the mid-90s. They are actively involved in a few synagogues across denominations and devoted to justice. Both have been employed in non-profits for the majority of their work car[...]
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I live in Plymouth with my fiancé. I grew up in Golden Valley. I did move away from Minneapolis for my four years at University of Wisconsin-Madison for my bachelor’s degree. When I am not working for Target Corporate, I enjoy traveling, tak[...]