Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff The Aliveness Project provides all of their services with a very small staff. Consequently, each staff member gets to work on a variety of tasks and communicate with members regularly. We are each truly dedicated to our work and the organization. Main Number: 612-824-LIFE (5433).

Tom Bichanga

HIV Prevention Program Coordinator

Dan Capelli
Food Shelf Coordinator
Ext. 205 Email Dan
Sean Divine
Food Services Director
Ext. 210 Email Sean
     

Johanna Dorn

Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
Receptionist
Ext. 200  Email Johanna

Walter Gies
HIV Case Manager
Ext. 203 Email Walter
Donovan Harmel
Kitchen Assistant
     
Johnny Herda-Anzaldo
Member Services Director
Ext. 202 Email Johnny
Vince Hodge
Grant Writer
Joe Larson
Executive Director
Ext. 201 Email Joe
     
Tim Marburger
Director of Fundraising & Special Events
Ext. 204 Email Tim
James Mattson
Food Shelf Assistant
Esther Mendez
Kitchen Assistant
     
Frank Mlakar
Kitchen Assistant

Chris Roberts, Cook

Ext. 210 Email Chris

Scott Schlaffman &
Jennifer Gunderson
Gaming
     
JT Thompson
Stephanie Shaw
Office Manager
Ext. 215 Email Stephanie
Lee Silverstein
Accountant

JT Thompson
HIV Prevention Educator

     
 
Monica Travis
Director of Volunteer Services
Ext. 206 Email Monica
  Cathy Van Valkenburgh
Membership Services Program Assistant
Ext. 212 Email Cathy

 

Board of Directors

Daniel Cashman, Deb Cohen, Max Fallek, Jeffrey Farnsworth

Brennan Hannon, Brian LaMere, John Moore, Michael Oian

Gregory Payne, Eduardo Parra, Barbara Satin, Scott Schlaffman, David Welper

Interested in Joining our Board? The Board of Directors of The Aliveness Project is seeking qualified individuals to serve as new Board members. Board members serve two-year terms and will involve serving on committees and volunteer work (such as helping with fund-raising events, etc.) Individuals with experience in human resources, legal, financial or fund-raising are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please contact Joe Larson, Executive Director at 612-824-LIFE (5433), ext. 201.