Our Staff
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.
Terry Baumgardner, Office/Property Manager
To contact Terry
612-722-4817 | terry [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.
Katie Dudzik, Community Organizer
To contact Katie
612-722-4817 | katie [at] ppna.org | use Katie's contact form
Katie is living in an intentional community as part of a year with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC). She has a masters degree in Social Work and recently worked in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood where she ran an after school program for East Africans. There she was able to work with the Humphrey Institute to build partnerships between business owners, residents, college students, and other institutions on the West Bank.
