Our Organization
Our Team
Meet The Leadership Team
Catholic Charities Leadership Council is charged with steering our organization through the day-to-day challenges of serving our community.
Personal Information
Hometown: Hudson, WI
Education:
Juris Doctorate, University of Minnesota Law School
Master of Business Administration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Career:
Present — President & Chief Executive Officer at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ct. Cloud
2015-2024 – Various roles starting as HR Manager to SVP of the Services Division at Microbiologics
2004-2015 – HR Manager at Automotive Parts Headquarters
Additional Affiliations
Licensed attorney for the State of Minnesota
Past Board Member and Elder, The Living Way Church
Past Board Member, United Way of Central Minnesota
Past Board Member, Confucius Institute at Saint Cloud State University
Board Member at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) – inactive
Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) – inactive
Personal Information
Hometown: St. Cloud, MN
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management with a Concentration in Human Resources SPHR Certified 2013-2017
Catholic Charities Career
Human Resources Coordinator, July 2004 – May 2006
Recruiter/Volunteer Coordinator, May 2006 – June 2007
Human Resources Supervisor, June 2007 – April 2022
Director of Human Resources – April 2022 - Current
Personal Information
Hometown: Pierz, MN
Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Catholic Charities Career
1999–Present — Director of Finance
Additional Affiliations
Member, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Board Member, The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Past Board Member of the Central MN American Red Cross
Past Board Member, New Beginnings
Past Trustee, St. Joseph's Parish, Pierz
Past Finance Council/Parish Council Member, St. Joseph’s Parish, Pierz
Past Chair, Pierz District School Board
Past Board Member of the Pierz School District
Personal Information:
Hometown: St. Cloud, MN
Education:
Master of Business Administration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Exercise Science, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Catholic Charities Career:
2019-2021 – Grants Specialist
2023 – Present – Director of Organizational Advancement
Hometown: Sauk Rapids, MN
Alyssa oversees Granite City Counseling and the Day Treatment Programs in both St. Cloud and Elk River.
Education:
Master of Social Work
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
Catholic Charities Career
2018-2020 – Licensed Therapist
2020-2024 – Clinical Director of Granite City Counseling (formerly Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinic)
2024-Present – Director of Behavioral Health
Personal Information
Hometown: Sauk Rapids, MN
Education: Bachelor of Arts, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
Catholic Charities Career
2022 — Director of Community Services
2010–2022 — Foster Grandparent Program Director
1999–2001— St. Cloud Children's Home, Elementary School Liaison
Personal Information
Hometown: Starbuck, MN
Education: Master's Degree in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul; Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology, St. Cloud State University
Catholic Charities Career
2022 — Director of Affordable and Transitional Housing
2019–2022 — Program Manager of Transitional Housing
2000–2018 — Program Manger of Services for Homeless Youth
2000 — Independent Living Skills Counselor
1998–2000 — Counseling Coordinator of Day Treatment—St. Cloud
Additional Affiliations
Member, Central MN Continuum of Care Advisory Board, MN
Member, Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program Advisory Council, St. Cloud, MN
Member, United Way’s Homeless Community Solutions Team, St. Cloud, MN
Member, Homeless Provider Collaboration Meeting, St. Cloud, MN
Member, City of St. Cloud Homeless Taskforce, St. Cloud, MN
Personal Information
Hometown: Pierz, MN
Education: B.A. in Organizational Behavior with a Minor in Management, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Associate in Arts, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Diploma, St. Cloud Business College, St. Cloud, MN
Catholic Charities Career
1998–Present — Executive Assistant
Additional Affiliations
Past Member, St. Cloud Diocese Deacon Advisory Board
Member, Finance Council, St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish, St. Cloud
Personal Information
Hometown: Little Falls, MN
Education: AAS Microcomputer Support & Network Administration, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
BS Management, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Catholic Charities Career
2019–Present — Director of Information Technology
Interested in serving our community?
Working at Catholic Charities is a unique experience, combining your knowledge, hands and heart. Every employee, whether in direct or supportive service, is working to make a different tomorrow for our Central Minnesota neighbors.
2024 Board of Directors
Catholic Charities Board of Directors assure that the organization fulfills its mission, and uses its resources wisely. Individual Board members contribute their expertise and experience to carry out these responsibilities as well as serve as ambassadors to help Catholic Charities be better known to members of the community.
David Borgert, St. Cloud
Sister Mary Patricia Burger, OSF, Little Falls
Ryan Daniel, St. Cloud
Father Jeff Ethen, Clitherall
Aaron Fisk, President and CEO, Catholic Charities
Linda Hemmesch, Cold Spring, Board Chair
Jon McGee, Cold Spring
Donniel Robinson, St. Cloud, Secretary/Treasurer
Michelle A. Schmitz, Paynesville, Board Vice Chair
Joe Towalski, Chancellor, Diocese of St. Cloud
Brad Vold, Little Falls
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