Experience

The Language Banc

• Chief Development Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area I am excited to announce my new position as the Chief Development Officer for The Language Banc, an international language services, technology and localization business. The Language Banc’s mission is to provide the highest quality, effective, and culturally appropriate interpreting and translation services. The Language Banc was founded in 2006 in response to the growing need for well-trained, professional interpreters in the healthcare industry. Since then, The Language Banc has… Show more I am excited to announce my new position as the Chief Development Officer for The Language Banc, an international language services, technology and localization business. The Language Banc’s mission is to provide the highest quality, effective, and culturally appropriate interpreting and translation services. The Language Banc was founded in 2006 in response to the growing need for well-trained, professional interpreters in the healthcare industry. Since then, The Language Banc has expanded its services to all industries—government, legal, business, education, and even weddings. Our multicultural staff works with hundreds of interpreters who live and breathe the culture of the people they serve. Show less



Self-employed

• healthcare executive

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



UMPhysicians

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • 2003 - Present

  A private, non-profit health care organization providing academic medicine and medical research in multi-specialty and subspecialty practices in partnership with University of Minnesota and the Fairview Healthcare System. Led a progressive Human Resources Department for 2,000 employees including 750 physicians. Designed effective HR functions that aligned with the organization’s vision and goals.



Hennepin Healthcare

• Senior Director of Support Services and Vice President of Human Resources

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2018

  Minneapolis, MN Led Facilities, Environmental and Sustainability Services, Security, Parking, Food and Nutrition Services and Emergency Preparedness. Managed 8 direct reports and 430 employees; $43M budget. Directed a staff of 40 HR specialists and business partners providing the full suite of human resources services to diverse business partners including physicians, nursing and healthcare administration. Focused outcomes in talent acquisition and strategic workforce planning.



Cedar Riverside Peoples Center

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2009 - 2011

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Cedar Riverside Peoples Center is a federally qualified health center that provides medical, behavioral and dental outpatient services to a predominantly Somali patient population. Over 9,000 patients served annually and a budget of $9M. Responsible for operations including medical, dental and behavioral health service delivery, risk management, compliance, HR management and federal contract administration. Supervised Chief Medical Officer, Chief Program Officer and Chief Dental… Show more Cedar Riverside Peoples Center is a federally qualified health center that provides medical, behavioral and dental outpatient services to a predominantly Somali patient population. Over 9,000 patients served annually and a budget of $9M. Responsible for operations including medical, dental and behavioral health service delivery, risk management, compliance, HR management and federal contract administration. Supervised Chief Medical Officer, Chief Program Officer and Chief Dental Officer to ensure quality standards in relation to federal and state requirements; HRSA expectations. Opened the first FQHC dental clinic in the twin cities. Show less



University of Minnesota Physicians

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • 2003 - 2009

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area A private, non-profit health care organization providing academic medicine and medical research in multi-specialty and subspecialty practices in partnership with University of Minnesota and the Fairview Healthcare System. Led a progressive Human Resources Department for 2,000 employees including 750 physicians. Designed effective HR functions that aligned with the organization’s vision and goals.



City of Minneapolis

• Director of HR

  • 1997 - 2003

  Directed all Human Resources functions managing 50 HR employees for a workforce of 5,500 employees. Installed the first Human Resources Information System using PeopleSoft, a $6.5 million investment. Negotiated first-in-state public safety union contract using Interest Based Collective Bargaining. Successfully restructured the Fire Department hiring and promotional practices so that a 30-year-old federal court order could be lifted. Designed full year Executive Development Program incuding… Show more Directed all Human Resources functions managing 50 HR employees for a workforce of 5,500 employees. Installed the first Human Resources Information System using PeopleSoft, a $6.5 million investment. Negotiated first-in-state public safety union contract using Interest Based Collective Bargaining. Successfully restructured the Fire Department hiring and promotional practices so that a 30-year-old federal court order could be lifted. Designed full year Executive Development Program incuding psychological management assessments, coaches, and coursework at the University of Minnesota. Show less