Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless

Shannah Moore Mulvihill has served on the board since 2003 and was elected Board President in 2011. Previously she has served as Vice President, Secretary and as the fall event chairperson in 2006 and 2007. Shannah works as the communications director at the Minnesota State University Student Association and recently received her master’s degree in counseling psychology. She lives in Howard Lake with her husband.

Daniel DuHamel came to know Open Your Heart through the grants Open Your Heart provided to his previous employer, Simpson Housing Services. Now working for the Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity, he feels that his service on the Board of Open Your Heart broadens his ability to help organizations throughout Minnesota serve those most in need. Daniel holds a Master of Public Policy in Nonprofit Leadership from the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota and a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota.

Jodi Schoh works as the Accounting Manager for Culligan Soft Water Service Company providing quality water to consumers and businesses. Jodi earned her undergraduate degree from Winona State University and received her MBA at the University of Minnesota. Jodi enjoys volunteering and finds serving on the Board of Directors for Open Your Hear a rewarding way to make a difference in helping hungry and homelessness people.

As a University of Minnesota employee, Yoji became aware of Open Your Heart through the University’s yearly workplace giving campaign. He began serving on the Board of Directors in 2002 and is honored to have served as Board President from 2007 to 2010. In his spare time, Yoji plays in a band, the Outliers, that performs at benefits for other charities in the Twin Cities.

Cary Cunningham became aware of Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless in 2009 while seeking volunteer opportunities through MAP for Nonprofits. Growing up on the East Side of St. Paul, Cary has witnessed firsthand the problems of hunger and homelessness and is thankful that his role with Open Your Heart allows him to contribute toward the solution for these issues.

Cary graduated in 2002 with a degree in International Business from the University of St. Thomas and currently works at Lifeworks Services, serving people with disabilities. Both personally and professionally, Cary strives to help those who are less fortunate than himself.

Christina first learned of Open Your Heart in 2002 when Simpson Housing Services received a grant allowing formerly homeless children to receive school pictures and uniforms. She joined the board to further her work for people experiencing homelessness. She passionately believes that every person has a right to safe and affordable housing.

Denise Hauge is currently Director at the Grains for Health Foundation. The mission of the Grains for Health Foundation is to forge partnerships with food and health leaders to develop evidence-based strategies that facilitate the development, delivery, and consumption of grain-based foods that promote public health, lower the incidence of diet-related, chronic disease, and curb health care costs. Denise completed her M.S. Nutrition at the University of Minnesota in 2010 with a focus on interdisciplinary, cross-sector engagement in the field of nutrition and grain science. She also learned skills in non-profit management, collaborative leadership, and communication during her time as a fellow in the Buckman Fellowship for Leadership and Philanthropy during her graduate studies.

After thirty years in Information Technology as a Professor, Manager and Architect, Hugh is now focusing attention on helping others through volunteer experiences. By serving on the Open Your Heart board he is able to use his professional skills by developing databases and applications for them. Hugh holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business.

Jessica is a Human Resources Business Partner for Medtronic Neuromodulation. She enjoys volunteering for a number of organizations which support ending hunger, and is honored to continue this work through participating on the Board of Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. She holds a BA in Psychology from Luther College and a MA in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of MN-Carlson School of Management. She and her husband live in South Minneapolis.

Julie was first introduced to Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless through a workplace giving campaign and has since sought to expand her role in making a difference. She is energized to be part of a group working hard to help people most in need across the state. Julie’s background is in information technology management. She earned her undergraduate degree from Winona State University and her MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

Mark is currently employed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and works with the low-income energy programs. He has been a state employee for 30 years with experience working with the MN Community Action Agency network as well as with state and federal emergency shelter programs, transitional housing programs and the emergency food assistance programs.

Matt is a graduate of Winona State University where he majored in Business Administration. He is employed at Capella University where he manages a technical support team. Matt is an active alumni member of Delta Sigma Pi (an international business fraternity), and a member of Toastmasters International.

Nancy Conley has been in public service at the Minnesota House of Representatives since 1987, where she’s served as a Research Consultant, Committee Administrator for the Education Committee, and on the Speakers staff. Prior to working at the House, she served as Associate Director of Public Affairs at the Mental Health Association of Minnesota. Nancy earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Studies at St. Cloud State University and her Master’s in Public Administration at Minnesota State University – Mankato. An encounter with a group of homeless teens who were at the Legislature advocating for better services for our youth inspired her to become more active. She is honored to be a part of the Open Your Heart Board and to work on behalf of people throughout the state who are in need.

Ryan joined Open Your Heart while looking for more ways to impact the community and help those less fortunate. He has experience in community service, government administration, marketing and customer service and is very excited to use those skills to help individuals and families fighting hunger and homelessness across the state. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University and lives in St. Paul with his wife.

Susan joined the board in February 2011 and looks forward to working with fellow board members to support the mission of Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. She is employed by The Toro Company in Bloomington, MN where she currently holds the position of Senior Finance Manager. Susan has volunteered through her community, and on an on-going basis she participates in several of the volunteer opportunities provided through the Toro Company. She is excited about the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s efforts to provide assistance to those in the community in need of food and shelter.