Leadership Group
A group of experienced leaders who volunteer their time and work to achieve the mission of the organization lead the Vital Aging Network.
Pauline Christensen, Ph.D.
Elderhostel Program Director at Winona State University
Bonnie Esposito
Executive Director, Accountability MN
Nancy Eustis, Ph.D.
Professor, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
Mark Fischer, Ph.D. (Treasurer)
VAN Treasurer; Owner, Fischer on Finance
Martha Feda
Retired, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
Maddy Forsberg
Retired AAA Director
Colleen Fritsch
Director of Volunteer Services, Dakota County Regional Transit
Denise Harris
Board Member, Urban Partnership & Community Development, Metro Meals on Wheels, & St. Paul Riverfront Corp.
Pamela Hayle
Quality Improvement Director, Augustana Care Corporation
Janet Jacobson
Coordinator, Minneapolis Public Schools, Intergenerational Volunteer Program
Mary Kowalski
VAN Networking/Education Committee Chair; Retired, 3M, Training & Development
Harriet J. Mednick
Retired, active Board member of several aging services non-profits
Kelly O'Brien
Director, RSVP, Volunteers of America
Kris Orluck (Past Chair)
Senior Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Board, Senior Coordinator, City of Maple Grove
Annette Sandler
Project Coordinator, St. Louis Park, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community
Mark Skeie (Chair)
Retired, 3M, Project Director; President, MYR, Inc.