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MN LINC Board of Directors 2008

Hal Picket President
Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications:

  • Clinical Psychologist for 12 years
  • Psy.D. from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
  • University of Minnesota Medical School, Assistant Professor for ten years
  • Private Practice for two years
  • Physical Therapist from 1983-1999
  • BS in Physical Therapy from the University of NC - Chapel HIll
  • BS in Zoology from North Carolina State University
  • Animal-Assisted work in mental health and physical medicine
  • Agility Instructor at Bloomington Obedience Training Club
H.S. (Tim) Temple Vice President
Business Owner

Qualifications:
  • 23 years experience- Human Resources/Employee Benefits
  • 15 years experience- Sales Executive to Fortune 500 Corporations
  • Chairman of Employee Benefits Council
  • Member of Board of Directors for Minnesota Coalition on Heath Care Costs
  • Board of Directors on Employee Relocation Council
  • Board of Directors Minnesota High school Rodeo Assn
  • Founder and Board of Directors Minnesota Little Britches
Bonnie Thompson Board Member
Realtor

Qualifications:
  • Business Administration, North Dakota College of Science & University of North Dakota
  • Licensing & Continuing Education - Real Estate & Appraisal - ProSource Education Center
  • Graduate Realtor Institute
  • Erickson Meditation Training
  • Member: Mpls Area Assoc. of Realtors (board member & committee member); MN Assoc. of Realtors; National Assoc. of Realtors; Rotary International; Plymouth Housing Alliance (board); Redeemer Center for Life (board); Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities (volunteer, board & committee chair)
  • YMCA volunteer 1980-Present; Board member 2000-2003; Assistant Board Chair 2000, 2001
Liz Turnquist Board Member
Horse Breeder/Trainer/Riding Instructor

Qualifications:
  • BA Psychology, Certified Elementary Teacher, Paralegal, Artist
  • Volunteer Positions (past & Present): District Commissioner U.S. Pony Club (local, Regional, National Level) -- involved in organizational, educational, fundraising efforts
  • Community Resource: involves presentations of slides and artifacts from different areas of the world to elementary school children
  • Board of Governors for Opportunity International, a micro finance organization for Women in underdeveloped countries
  • Trains horses; teaches riding lessons; has studied with Linda Tellington Jones and incorporates the TTEAM work into her training and teaching
Eric Vos Treasurer
VP, E-Business Manager

Qualifications:
  • 12 years of various responsibilities in the securities industry. Currently responsible for managing Front Office Technology and Operations for Wells Fargo Brokerage Services.
  • BS in Finance, St. Cloud State
  • MBA, University of Wisconsin
  • Trained in the business disciplines of strategic planning and organizational design.
Rebecca Hanig Board Member
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 1990
  • Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from College of St. Thomas
  • B.A. in Education/Psychology from Hamline University
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Currently working as School Social Worker in Saint Paul School system
  • Director of Program Operations at Hearthstone of Minnesota
  • Senior Clinical Supervisor at Health Risk Management
  • Social Worker at Bush Children's Center
  • Clinical Supervisor at Gerard of Minnesota
Diana-Christine Teodorescu LA, LMFT Board Member
Marriage & Family Therapist

Qualifications:
  • M.A in Counseling Psychology
  • Training in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Skills in Collaborative Collateral Involvement &Management/Supervisory
  • Experience in Training and Development & Needs Assessment/Problem Solving
  • Experience in Working/Learning Environments & Human Development
  • M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary's University Minneapolis, MN May 1997
  • Post-graduate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, August 1998
  • B.S. degree in Liberal Arts Emphasis: Theology and Adolescent Studies North Central University Minneapolis, MN
Donna Walberg Advisory Member
Business Owner

Qualifications:
  • MBA, University of St. Thomas
  • Since 2000, owner of Work Smart, Inc an organizational development consulting firm that has worked with groups throughout Minnesota and nationally in the areas of fund development and transitional management
  • She has started nonprofit organizations, served on foundation and other boards and worked for a school district foundation as well as serving as the executive director of a nonprofit for over 22 yrs
Marjorie Austin Advisory Member
Attorney at Law

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree, Hamline University, MN
  • Teacher Certification, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
  • Juris Doctor Degree, William Mitchell College of Law
  • Member of American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Medical Assistance Committee of MSBA
  • Practices in areas of Estate Planning, Conservatorship/Guardianship, Probate, Family Law
  • Volunteer experience with Helping Paws of Minnesota
  • Member of Animal Law Section of MSBA
  • Member of Volunteer Lawyers Network
Greg Herzog Board Member
Senior Grants Administrator

Qualifications:
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology
  • Extensive planning, facilitation, management and evaluation in several fields of federal/state/local grant operations. Relationships nationally/statewide through funding and associated contacts.
  • Experience working with theory and techniques in youth development, youth/family therapy/counseling and substance prevention/intervention fields
  • Strategic planning/systems change facilitation, training and consultation with government and non-profit sector. Business Partnership: Full Circle Community, Institute. Mpls., MN
  • B.S. in Child Psychology/Family Social Science and Psycho-educational studies: U of MN
Kara Luebke Board Member
VP-Strategic Accounts

Qualifications:
  • 12 Years experience - sales and account management for multiple Fortune 500 companies
  • 10 Years experience organizing and participating in corporate charitable ventures
  • 9 Years experience working with health care companies
  • President of Board of Directors for Bayside Association Home Owners
  • Volunteer experience with: Meals on Wheels, Kaboom, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, Girl Scouts, Young Audiences, RAGOM
  • Member of: Patriot Guard, Women on Wheels
  • Successful owner of multiple rescued animals
Rebecca Pohlad Board Advisory Member


Qualifications:
  • Walker Art Center Board of Directors 2004-present
  • Committee Service, Grand Opening Gala, Cusinart 2006, 2007, chair 2008, Acquisitions Committee
  • Cornerstone Advocacy Service Capitol Campaign Co-Chair 2002-
  • Breck New Century Endowment Campaign C0-Chair 1997-2000
  • Breck School Annual Fund C0-Chair 1994
  • Breck School Capital Campaign Committee 1994-1996
  • Applause Auction Co-Chair, Breck School Fund Raiser 1991
  • Minnesota Orchestra Board of directors 1998-2003
  • Executive Committee 1999-2003
  • Orchestra Symphony Ball Chair 1996
  • Symphony of Style Chair, WAMSO Fund raiser 1993
  • Minneapolis Aquatennial Judge- Queen of the lakes 1997
  • Eleven Who Care Board of Directors 1996-1999
  • Park House Board of Directors 1996-1999
  • St Catherine College Trustee 1991-1996
  • B.S. Iowa State University 1977
  • A.A. Cottey College 1975
Jean del Santo Board Advisory Member
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree, Lawrence University, Appleton WI -- Vocal Performance & Music Ed
  • Music Masters, Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana - Voice & Opera
  • Vocal Division Chair, University of Minnesota School of Music
  • Served on faculties of MI State University & University of MO Conservatory of Music
  • Adjudicates frequently at regional and national vocal competitions and conducts master classes throughout the country on vocal technique and performance effectiveness
  • Served for two years as an on-site evaluator for the Opera/Musical Theater division of the National Endowment for the Arts
  • Her concert work includes performances with numerous national and regional orchestras
  • Horse owner & animal lover.