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Minds Matter Portland: Johnna Loreen as New Executive Director
Johnna Loreen is the new Executive Director at Minds Matter Portland! Johnna comes to Minds Matter Portland with a strong background in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and college access, along with a special talent for motivating and coordinating both students and volunteers. After graduating from Macalester College in 2014, Johnna worked at College Possible Portland where…
Minds Matter Houston: Cynthia Suttle as New Executive Director
Cynthia Suttle is the Executive Director for Minds Matter Houston! Growing up in Detroit, MI, as the daughter of a medical school professor, higher education wasn’t just encouraged, it was a non-negotiable cornerstone of her upbringing. This early foundation instilled in her a deep appreciation for its transformative power, a value that clearly aligns with…
Minds Matter Bay Area: Whitney Flores as New Executive Director
Whitney Flores is the new Executive Director at Minds Matter Bay Area! Whitney served as the Site Director for Year Up Bay Area’s Diablo Valley College campus, where she leads a dedicated team of 18 staff members in supporting 160 talented young adults each year. In this role, she ensured the seamless execution of programs,…
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