The PPNA staff (picture needed).
Kari Neathery, Executive Director
To contact Kari
612-722-4817 | kari [at] ppna.org | use Kari's contact form
Kari Neathery became the Executive Director of PPNA in August 2007. She brings 20 years of experience in social service provision and community development, most recently as Executive Director of the West Broadway Area Coalition. During her eight-year tenure there Kari oversaw a major street reconstruction project and the comprehensive planning effort "West Broadway Alive." In collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities she co-created "Streetwerks," a summer youth employment program to beautify West Broadway Avenue. Kari participated in the development effort that brought City County Credit Union to 1101 West Broadway in an award-winning redevelopment.
Kari has also worked extensively in the public policy arena in the areas of health care and children's and family services. She has experience in mentoring as the Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Faribault. She has a masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning, a masters degree in Hospital Administration and is a certified economic development finance professional.
Shonda Allen, Community Organizer
To contact Shonda
612-722-4817 | shonda [at] ppna.org | use Shonda's contact form
Hired in 2004, Shonda brings a wealth of experience to PPNA. Previously, she was a volunteer coordinator and youth group facilitator for Pillsbury United Communities/Pillsbury House. She also has experience in fundraising and event planning.
Shonda provides staff support to the Community Involvement, Economic Development and Art Fair Committees, organizes PPNA’s events and supports the 38th and Chicago Task Force and Business Association.
Terry Baumgardner, Office/Property Manager
To contact Terry
612-722-4817 | terri [at] ppna.org | use Terry's contact form
Also hired in 2004, Terry brings to PPNA almost a decade of experience working for Neighborhood Housing Services, a non-profit housing developer, adding an in-depth knowledge of the housing industry to the organization.
Terry acts as Office and Property Manager, provides support to the Executive Director on the day to day financial management of the organization, supports the Art Fair Committee and participates in PPNA fundraising activities.
Cyndi Butler, Restorative Justice Program Coordinator
To contact Cyndi
612-543-2232 | cyndi [at] ppna.org | use Cyndi's contact form
Cyndi has worked with the Restorative Justice program since 2003, bringing with her eight years of community organizing experience in the Corcoran neighborhood, with an emphasis on volunteer management and public safety. Cyndi also works with the Minneapolis Public Schools.
Cate Long, Restorative Justice Youth Coordinator
To contact Cate
612-543-2231 | cate [at] ppna.org | use Cate's contact form
New to the staff in 2006, Cate has served PPNA in a variety of roles since 2001, including volunteer, board member and consultant. Cate’s background includes working as an attorney for the State Attorney General’s Office, co-founder and former co-teacher of the Powderhorn Park Peer Pregnancy Prevention Program (P6), and most recently as a consultant to PPNA, where she developed a peer-conferencing program for juvenile offenders for PPNA's MCRJ Program.
