Jacky is a lawyer by day and an avid reader by night. She is the head of legal and compliance for Neuro-ID, a technology startup. Prior to working for Neuro-ID, Jacky worked for Morgan Stanley and managed mergers and acquisitions at Wells Fargo. Jacky received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and her B.A. in Psychology, Philosophy and Spanish from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Jacky lives in Edina with her husband, two daughters, and two cats (Diego and Dolly Pawton). Descending from a long line of educators, Jacky is passionate about ensuring that all students (young and old) have access to educational and growth opportunities. Jacky was previously the president of the Windom Community Council and a member of the Guthrie Corporate Council, where she focused on providing free theater access to Minneapolis and St Paul high school students.

Lynne’s mother influenced her desire to support the needs of young people in her local community through charitable service. In elementary school Lynne inspired a coat collection drive, the first in a series of programs her mom started that shaped Lynne’s childhood and continue to assist children and families today. Lynne hopes that by helping Edina Give and Go achieve their mission she will build on her family legacy of finding ways to support the wellbeing of kids. Lynne has a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She is currently a Marketing Director at Steelcase. Lynne and her husband Jack have three boys and live in Edina.

Delphine lives in Edina with her husband, two girls (10th and 12 grades at EHS) and two Springer Spaniels (Jake and Harriet). She is a Twin Cities transplant, having moved to Minnesota 22 years ago on the 2-3 year plan. Minnesota is an amazing place to live with its culture, restaurants and public education options. She has worked at a variety of Twin Cities corporations including 3M and Best Buy. Today she is at Thomson Reuters and serves as a Vice President of Sales and Customer Success. She has a B.A. from Connecticut College and an MBA from Case Western Reserve.

Delphine loves to go on family adventures near and far. While at home, she loves gardening, walking the dogs, cooking, baking, and playing games.

Laura is new to Minnesota and committed to making Edina welcoming to all. Originally from Alabama, Laura has lived in Edina since 2019 with her husband and three young children. She works in strategy for Target and holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Economics from Duke University. She is a summer-time runner, year-round reader, and occasional writer.

Sarah is a Principal Scientist at Carelon Research, an organization, an organization that aims to improve health care with real-world data.  As an epidemiologist and public health professional, Sarah is mission-driven and passionate about using data to inform decision-making, building community and working to assure positive health outcomes for all. She completed a BA at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, a dual masters degree in Health Behavior/Health Education and Epidemiology at University of Michigan, and a PhD in Genetic Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Sarah lives in Edina with her husband and two teenage daughters who attend Edina High School.  Sarah established the New Families Network when she moved to Edina in 2017 and, in partnership with the Edina Public School administrators, has worked to support new families in their transition to the Edina community.  Sarah is an avid baker, an enthusiastic theater-goer, a mediocre broomball player, and a recreational runner.

Jenny is a nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist, with a B.A. in language studies and M.S. in communication disorders. She moved from the West Coast to Edina 14 years ago and proceeded to have 4 Minnesotan children, who all attend Edina Public Schools.

Jenny spends her time actively growing community groups, volunteering at her kids' schools, encouraging voter turnout, and wrangling her family. She has served on the ELC's PTO, PCN, and NeighborGood. She loves reading, gardening, and cooking vegetables her kids won't eat. She firmly believes we can all take steps to make the world a more nurturing and equitable place for children, in our own communities and around the world.

Dr. Leland is the Director of Community Education and Strategic Partnerships for Edina Public Schools. She brings to the district more than 21 years of experience creating and implementing innovative educational and out of school time programs, collaborating with a variety of community stakeholders, and successfully expanding service through acquisition of $7.6 million in grant funding.

Dr. Leland was the community education director at Faribault Public Schools for ten years, where she led Early Childhood through adult education, out-of-school time, and literacy programs. She also developed multi-stakeholder partnerships to broaden access and opportunities for the community’s youth, and expanded partnerships with families, including members of the Somali and Latinx communities.

Dr. Leland also held leadership positions for nine years with the state of Minnesota in the areas of career pathways, workforce education, and literacy. She is currently an adjunct professor in the Education Leadership and Learning Department at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. 

Leland began her career in education as a classroom teacher at the International School of Choueifat in Lahore, Pakistan. Leland holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California-Los Angeles; a master’s in secondary teaching from the University of St. Thomas; and a doctorate in education leadership from Minnesota State University-Moorhead.

Elena Brito Sifferlin is a licensed social worker and community volunteer dedicated to finding solutions to issues affecting gender and racial equity. As a Latina, she is especially devoted to supporting underrepresented communities.  She served on the Guiding Circle of the Anti-Racism Collective of Edina as a Community Engager. For over eleven years Elena has served the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota as a board trustee and committee member. She continues to serve and previously chaired the Governance and Young Women’s Committees; and previously served on the MN Girls Are Not For Sale Committee. Elena served as Vice Chair of the Facilities Committee of the Edina Race and Equity Task Force.  Elena was a Racial Justice Facilitator/Trainer and member of the Public Policy Committee with the YWCA of Minneapolis and a Life Skills Facilitator with the Jeremiah Program.

Elena graduated from the University of Kansas and began her corporate career at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in finance and product management. After becoming a program officer for its foundation, she was inspired to pursue a master’s degree in Social Work and move into the social services sector. Elena is a transplant to the Twin Cities, and has worked as a contractor in research, program development and evaluation. Elena and her husband Mark have two grown daughters.

Andrea Smith is a wealth management attorney currently serving as Chief Fiduciary Officer of Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking at U.S. Bank, N.A. Previously, she served as Executive Director of Fiduciary Risk and Assistant General Counsel for Wealth Management at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Before working in financial services, Andrea was a trust and estate attorney and litigator at a boutique law firm in Bloomington, Minnesota. She earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.

For more than 15 years Andrea has volunteered as a high school mock trial judge and attorney for Wills for Heroes, a program that offers estate planning services to first responders. She is excited to help Edina Give and Go grow in its mission to provide under-resourced students opportunities in academics, arts, and athletics.

Andrea and her husband Quincy have two kids who attend Edina Public Schools, and poodle with endless energy.  They can often be spotted enjoying Edina’s many parks.

Ann is a past educator, teaching many years in the Chicago Public School System, and more recently, in private pre-schools.  She earned a BBA at the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s in the Art of Education at National-Louis University.  Ann moved with her family from the Chicagoland area to  Edina eleven years ago. She and her husband are empty-nesters with two daughters who attended Edina schools and are now college graduates.  Ann enjoys traveling, any sport or game she can play with friends or family, live music and reading.  She looks forward to doing all she is able to give equitable access to life and learning opportunities to our EPS students.

Ramla was born in India but raised in the small Middle Eastern country of Oman, and she carries roots from Gujarat and Bombay. This rich cultural background has made her fluent in about 4½ languages, adding to her vibrant identity.

Ramla moved to the US in 1999 to pursue a degree in Computer Science and has called Edina, MN, home for the past 10 years. Despite her appreciation for Minnesota’s community and opportunities, she’s still not a fan of the cold weather. In Edina, she has been deeply involved in the local scene, notably through her service on the Edina Race and Equity Task Force, which has driven systemic change in the city and helped her build strong connections within the school and government. She is an active member of the PTO at Valley View Middle School.

Professionally, Ramla leads product management at a local non-profit CaringBridge, where her work ensures that “no one goes through a health journey alone.” Her passion for the nonprofit world is evident in her active role with the Dawoodi Bohra Community in Plymouth, MN, where she manages Public Relations and Outreach. She also serves on the board of IAM, bringing her dedication to inclusiveness and community building.

Outside of work and volunteer commitments, Ramla enjoys Bollywood movies, spending time with her friends, and cherishing moments with her tween son, Burhanuddin. Her infectious smile and humorous, light-hearted approach make her a beloved figure in her community, always going out of her way to make people feel included and valued.

Kris is the Executive Director of Reach Out and Read Minnesota, a statewide nonprofit focused on early literacy.  She has twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College and a master’s degree from The University of Chicago, as well as a certificate in nonprofit management.

Kris enjoys spending time with her family, including her two daughters who are in EPS, and loves to read and travel.

“Ally is a marketing and communications executive with more than 15 years of experience in public
relations, brand strategy, partnerships and community engagement. She currently leads public
relations and executive communications at Mall of America and previously led North American
marketing for McArthurGlen Group, a global luxury retail developer. Originally from Vancouver,
Canada, Ally has lived and worked internationally before making Edina home with her family.

As a parent, Ally has seen firsthand the important role that sports, extracurricular activities and
enrichment opportunities play in helping young people build confidence, friendships and a sense of
belonging. She is proud to support Edina Give & Go’s mission of creating opportunities for all
students to participate and thrive, while bringing her experience in communications, partnerships
and events to the board.”

Julie is a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Black Belt with a B.A. in Economics and an MBA. She worked in the corporate world for 15 years with various companies in the Twin Cities before starting her own business, Maven Project Management Consulting in 2022. She has a daughter and a son who both attend Edina Public Schools. Julie has enjoyed applying her business and organizational skills volunteering in the Edina community. She has been a volunteer leader in the Edina Community serving on the PTO for ECC (Edina Community Center), Countryside Elementary school and Valley View Middle School. She also led the Art Adventures program at Countryside, served as a Girl Scout Leader, "Choir Mom" at Normandale Lutheran Church.

In her free time, Julie loves traveling, cooking and trying out new restaurants in the twin cities and spending time with her family and her new addition, Rory (Havanese puppy). Julie believes in the strength of community and has always believed in giving back to the wonderful place we call home. She is especially passionate about the Edina Give and Go's mission to help as many children as possible participate in the amazing extracurricular activities that have enriched her childrens' lives.

Abby Andrusko is a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers who will be the first to tell you the best part of her job has less to do with houses and more to do with the people in them. It's the conversations, the listening, the noticing, the moment someone feels truly heard. She has a gift for helping people through life's biggest transitions, not just by knowing the market, but by knowing how to show up when it matters most.

Before real estate, Abby and her husband Marcus built Grass Fed Cattle Co. together, an experience that gave her a deep appreciation for the grit and heart it takes to run a small business. She also spent years in the nonprofit world. At Boundary Waters Experience, she helped bring wilderness adventures to underserved youth, work that deepened her belief that access and opportunity change lives. She also served as a cultural liaison supporting Latino families in a neighboring school district, helping them feel welcomed and connected in a new community.

That thread runs through everything she does. As a volunteer in Edina Public Schools, Abby has been deeply involved with the Concord PTO, the District Food Committee, and South View Middle School's New Family Program. But more than the roles, she's been part of an ongoing effort to make Edina's schools more welcoming, equitable, and connected for every family, not just the ones who already feel at home.

Edina Give and Go's commitment to people feeling seen and having access to opportunity is exactly what drew Abby to the board. She knows firsthand what it means to a family when a door opens and she wants to help open more of them.

Abby lives in Edina with her husband, four children and golden retriever. When she's not working or volunteering, you'll likely find her dancing in her car or at the bus stop - which, if you know Abby, tells you everything you need to know.

Elizabeth Gain is a Senior Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson, where she leads the North America Retirement Shared Delivery organization. She brings over 25 years of experience in benefits consulting, specializing in retirement and health administration, operational transformation, and client service delivery. Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with an actuarial science emphasis from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. While at UWEC, she was a member of the swim team, contributing to multiple WIAC championship seasons.

Since returning to Minnesota in 2017, Elizabeth has been actively engaged in the community through volunteering and is excited to contribute more meaningfully through Edina Give and Go’s mission. She is passionate about expanding access to opportunities for all students and ensuring that under-resourced students can fully participate in academics, arts, and athletics.

Elizabeth and her husband, James, have two children who attend Edina Public Schools, with one child currently in college. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time in her yard and garden, and reading.

Amy Spiridakis is a dedicated community volunteer and advocate for creating opportunities that help young people thrive. As a parent of two Edina Public Schools students, she has seen firsthand how participation in academics, athletics, fine arts, entrepreneurship, and other school activities helps students build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting connections. Watching her children grow through these experiences has reinforced her belief that every student deserves access to opportunities that help them discover their potential.

Amy has actively volunteered in Edina schools and youth athletics, serving as a class parent and team manager, and also volunteers with Second Harvest Heartland. Passionate about ensuring every student has access to these transformative experiences regardless of financial circumstances, Amy is proud to support the mission of Edina Give & Go and help strengthen the Edina community for all students and families

In her professional career, Amy has led teams and complex initiatives spanning strategy, marketing, and business transformation, experience she hopes to leverage in service of the Edina Give & Go mission.

Kristin Hollander is a sales, marketing, and client relationship leader with more than 20 years of experience building brands, developing partnerships, driving growth, and bringing people together around a shared goal. She currently serves as Director of Client Solutions - Insurance at Longevity Holdings and has held leadership roles with General Mills, creative agencies, and growing businesses across a variety of industries. Kristin also spent three years serving as a parent board member for a local school community, giving her firsthand experience working with fellow parents and volunteers and supporting fundraising, community initiatives, and the student experience.

She and her family have called Edina home for years, and with a senior and a freshman in Edina Public Schools, she has a front-row seat to the many ways that academics, athletics, arts, and activities help kids find their people and thrive. Kristin is excited to give back to the community that has supported her family and to help ensure that financial circumstances never stand in the way of a student being able to participate and feel included. Outside of work and volunteering, Kristin enjoys planning events, renovating houses, baking and cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.