Elected in 2020
Robin is a born city girl but found her passion living small-town life for over 20 years. She and her husband Shawn live just north of Cambridge. They have 4 wonderful adult children. Robin is like “Where’s Waldo,” where we find her working today is a little game. You can find her at the CIHS schools, showing a property in her real estate career, some community engagement, or maybe a local venue since moving here. She has been a part of volunteer/ event coordination and organized many fundraising adventures. She is passionate about partnering with others to succeed and will network anything to get something done. She is excited to be a part of the board and to be involved with decisions and collaborations to make impacts on the families that are supported.
Elected in 2021
Jeremiah graduated from Cambridge Isanti High School and is currently the Youth Pastor for New Hope Community Church. Jeremiah has a heart for volunteering and has done so since he was a youth. In addition to New Pathways, he has volunteered at Family Pathways Food Shelf, helping those who are in need. He is excited to be a part of the Board of Directors for New Pathways and excited to work alongside the other board members towards exceeding their mission.
Elected in 2020
Shirley is a retired Director of Information Services for Polaris Industries. She has served on various boards and committees including: The Wyoming Area Business Association, Congregational President of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Wyoming, Wyoming Lions Club, Advisory Board for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, St. Paul Area Synod Council and Executive Committee and the St. Paul Area Synod Bishop’s Election Committee. She and her husband recently moved to the Braham area. Her passion is helping others become their best selves.
Elected in 2021
Amber has worked for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer since 2008. Her experience is in the jail and homeless outreach and other special projects in Ramsey County. Through her work she has gained experience with mental health and its correlation to homelessness. Her passion is helping those experiencing homeless navigate the criminal justice system and remove barriers to housing and employment. Amber’s mom, Cheryl Gray, was a co-founder and first Executive Director of New Pathways. Amber is excited and honored to serve on New Pathways’ Board of Directors and carry on her mom’s legacy.
Elected in 2020
Ron Duke grew up the eldest son of Salvation Army Officers and has done various volunteer assignments for the Salvation Army over the years. He retired from GEECO as an inside sales representative 15 years ago. He has been on the board for Lakes and Pines since 2012, served on their Executive Committee and participated in their Poverty Simulations. He is on the board for the Cambridge Salvation Army. He has been a volunteer at the Cambridge Food Shelf and Ruby’s Pantry for several years. Ron has ‘a heart’ for people in need.
Elected in 2020
Jane is a retired nurse and nurse practitioner with a healthcare background in hospital settings, primary care in a clinic setting and community through school-based clinics, school nursing and public health nursing. She has lived in the community for over 30 years with a wide variety of service in non-profit boards. She has volunteered to assist with fundraising, strategic planning, and completion of the 20-acre Cambridge-Isanti Soccer Complex. She served on the Isanti County Public Health Commission and was a coordinator for her faith community for New Pathways, Inc. Jane is passionate about serving the needs of our families in transition in East Central Minnesota. She is serving her second two-year term on the New Pathways board.
Elected in 2023
Melanie is a dedicated and passionate advocate for positive change and social impact, serving as a valuable member of the esteemed New Pathways board. With a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others, Melanie brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a deep-rooted desire to create lasting change within the community. Throughout Melanie’s professional career, she has consistently demonstrated her exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and commitment to social responsibility. Having worked in finance, technology and education, Melanie possesses a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. She has successfully implemented innovative solutions, spearheaded collaborative initiatives, and mobilized resources to address critical issues, thereby driving sustainable and meaningful impact.
Elected in 2023
Kizzy has lived in the Kanabec County area for 25 years. She hopes to use her experiences from serving with Americorps and working in alternative school settings in rural areas. She sees the need for youth support when it comes to homelessness. Being an advocate for children is why she does what she does. Kizzy loves to garden with a particular interest in native plants, she also enjoys preparing and eating good food. She gets great joy hanging with her cat George, and her two adult children.
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