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BestPrep’s staff and Board of Directors are passionate about preparing Minnesota students to become college-prepared, work-ready, and career-bound. Whether we’re managing and coordinating for our seven programs, building relationships with donors and partners, or planning fundraising events, our staff is focused on BestPrep’s mission of preparing students with business, career, and financial literacy skills.
Our Staff
Julie Anderson
Classroom Plus and Financial Matters Program Manager
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Renae Carlson
eMentors Program Associate
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Kurt Diekman
eMentors Program Associate
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Matt Ervin
Program Associate
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Jonathan Filzen
Minnesota Business Venture and Outreach Program Manager
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Samantha Funk
Director of eMentoring Programs
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Jenna Gale
Program and Outreach Associate
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Sarah Hammel
Classroom Plus and Financial Matters Program Associate
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Shana Hoffer
Development Manager
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Bob Kaitz
President & CEO
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Stephanie Malon-Rufi
eMentors Program Associate
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Tuesday Manthei
Communications and Events Coordinator
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Stephanie Musgrove
The Stock Market Game Program Manager
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Tyler Ormson
eMentors Program Manager
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Anna Rasmussen
Development Associate
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John Schulte
Vice President of Finance & Technology
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Bonnie Vagasky
Vice President of Educational Programs and Technology Integration Workshop
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