After four years as Treasurer, Sarah is delighted to serve as co-Chair the Edina Give and Go board. Professionally, she supports parents and families with children ages 0-18+ as a licensed Parent Educator, in both Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs as well as through her own business, Generations Parenting Support. After retiring from an early career in cardiovascular clinical research, she became a full-time parent and active school and community volunteer (Girl Scouts, Junior Great Books, Morningside Woman’s Club, etc). She also taught Music Together part time for eight years. Sarah returned to Minnesota with her family in 2010 after four years in Portland, Oregon. She and her husband are empty nesters with two college-age daughters. She adores her golden retriever Fernie, and loves to exercise, read, sing, listen to live music, and enjoy quiet weekends at the family cabin. Sarah Hardy holds a BA from Stanford University in Human Biology and an M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota in Parent and Family Education.

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.

Hattie Priem lives in Edina with her husband and two sons. She graduated from Edina High School and has a B.A. from Middlebury College and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. Hattie works as legal counsel for a medical device company and is a volunteer attorney at the Children's Law Center of Minnesota. Hattie is an avid reader and an aspiring gardener. She has a passion for ensuring that all children have access to the resources they need to live joyful and successful lives.

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.

Robin Wenzel grew up in Edina and is a graduate of EHS. After many years in California, she returned to Edina with her husband and three sons. Her boys are now the fifth generation of her family to call Edina home. Community service and support has been a cornerstone of her family and Robin is thrilled to join the Board of Edina Give & Go

Robin leads the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, a team of national industry advisors providing economic insights, analytics, research, and media engagements. With over 30 years of experience, Robin leads with a strategic vision and an ability to expand and execute with meaningful improvements to performance and results.

Robin has served as an active supporter and Board member on numerous organizations and enjoys making transformative impacts. As Co-Founder and Board Member of the Wiskott-Aldrich Foundation, she worked with the team to provide funding for medical research, education and support to children diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, globally. Robin spent over a decade supporting the efforts of a leading wine industry non-profit, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farmworker Foundation, where she served on the Board as Finance Chair and on the STOMP Auction committee for over 10 years.

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.

Heather joined the Edina Give and Go Board to provide an outreach to young people who are in need of extracurricular services. Education is important for our students, but so is being part of a team or organization that strengthens their skills and helps to enhance their future.

When not volunteering at Edina Give and Go, you can find Heather hanging out with family and friends. Heather loves to travel, hike, take pictures, and play Mahjongg!

Heather lives in Edina with her husband and three sons, two of whom are in college and the youngest in 10th grade at EHS, and their furry boy, Louie

Alison Ford has spent her entire career in education - including traditional district schools, public charter schools, and higher education. She has partnered with districts and universities on business process redesign, software implementation, career services, and most recently fundraising and board governance.

Alison earned a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master's in Public Administration with a focus on education policy and school finance, both at Cornell University.

As the descendant of a long line of teachers and educators, Aison is committed to the mission of Edina Give and Go and is proud to be part of a community that values inclusivity and equity.

Alison lives in Edina and is mom to an EHS graduate and an EHS senior. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with them, walking her teacup goldendoodle Mabel, gardening, and traveling.

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.

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.

Mike Pretasky is one of the assistant principals at Edina High School.  Mike holds his B.A. in Music Education, his masters degree in Education Policy and Administration, and his Principal Licensure from the University of Minnesota Twin cities.  After teaching for a semester at Robbinsdale Public Schools, Mike started his career with Edina in 1999 teaching music at Valley View Middle School.  In 2007, Mike transitioned to Edina High School to be Dean of Students.  There, he developed and subsequently coordinated the Options alternative school at EHS until 2014 when he was hired as Assistant Principal.  In the spring of 2023, Mike served as interim principal at Cornelia Elementary school.  During his career at Edina schools, Mike has focused his energies on supporting all students as well as fostering increased equity and inclusion within the school district.  Mike met his wife, Sonja Pretasky, Spanish teacher in Edina Schools, while teaching at Valley View.  They live in Chanhassen and have three children, Noah, Elena, and Joshua.  When not working, Mike spends his time reading, hiking, traveling with his family, and cooking.

Elena 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 currently serves on the Guiding Circle of the Anti-Racism Collective of Edina as a Community Engager. For over eight 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 Executive Director of Fiduciary Risk Oversight at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Previously, she was a trust and estate attorney and litigator at Iverson Reuvers, a boutique law firm in Bloomington, Minnesota. She earned a BA in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas and a JD 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.

Farhiya lives in Edina with her son, aged 9. Farhiya graduated from an American high school located in Boston, Massachusetts and did further studies in criminology at Kaplan University. She currently works at Edina Public Schools in the Unified Program at South View Middle School. She is also studying for her Special Education License.

Jenny is an estate planning attorney with Dorsey & Whitney LLP.  She lives in Edina with her husband, three daughters (ages 4, 7, and 9).  Jenny graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with majors in finance and political science and attended law school at the University of Virginia.   Jenny works with nonprofits and family foundations as part of her law practice and has also enjoyed being involved with organizations focused on providing support and opportunities for youth in the metro area.   Outside of work, Jenny loves spending time with friends and family, running, and cheering her kids on at their soccer games.

Nicole ("Nikie") lives in the Countryside neighborhood with her husband and two wonderful children, aged 12 and 17, who attend Valley View Middle School and Edina High School. She holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctorate from Hamline University.

Nikie began her career as a teacher, gaining extensive experience by teaching students of all ages—from preschool to law school—in various public, private, and military settings.

For over 15 years, Nikie was a school district administrator, where she worked in both large and moderately-sized districts in human resources and legal roles. She currently serves as the Vice President of People and Culture at the Minnesota Historical Society, blending her service-oriented outlook with her philosophy of fostering lifelong curiosity.

Outside of work, Nikie enjoys participating in triathlons, playing broomball, and exploring new places with her family.

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.