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Fraynke Atkinson
Lending Coordinator
One of my favorite things about working with NeighborWorks Home Partners is how each and every one of the people I work with, directly or Indirectly, has this amazing passion to help others. I’ve never been a part of an organization that is so dedicated to truly impacting our neighborhoods for the better. It’s that feeling and surrounding energy that makes you want to jump in and get your hands dirty!
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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Matt Brown
Construction Manager
I was a contractor for many years prior to transitioning to work in nonprofit affordable housing, working for five years supervising construction of houses for Habitat for Humanity prior to joining NeighborWorks Home Partners in 2004. I work with all of our home improvement lending clients as construction manager and rehab specialist, facilitating meetings with contractors and homeowners and verifying work is completed and of high quality. I’m a licensed contractor and continue to take training in all aspects of the construction field.
533 Dale Street N. Saint Paul MN 55103
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Gina DeNardo Graf
Homeownership Advisor
I have spent my career supporting individuals and families as they achieve their financial goals. I love seeing others succeed, and being part of that success is one of my joys in life. Working at NeighborWorks Home Partners as a Housing Counselor, I am able to be the unbiased coach in new home buyer’s team as they achieve the American Dream of owning a home! One of my favorite topics to discuss is credit; how to build, repair and use credit so it can become an asset in a person’s life! I am fortunate that I can bring this knowledge and passion to my job (since my family and friends are tired of this topic!)
Emilie Dozer
AmeriCorps VISTA, Storytelling and Outreach
I have a passion for housing and I am very excited to get involved in the meaningful work that NeighborWorks Home Partners is doing within the Twin Cities. I am currently a student at the University of St. Thomas studying both Justice and Peace Studies and Sociology. In my free time I enjoy listening to podcasts and cooking with my roommates.
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Becky Errigo
Housing Developer
Even as a young girl, I enjoyed touring homes and imagining how to enrich the functionality and aesthetics. My background is in design and construction and I have a strong desire for functional beauty. The majority of my 20+ year career has been working for non-profit, community-based housing organizations. It is very gratifying to help others realize their dream of homeownership and build relationships with community members while positively affecting neighborhoods. When away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family, experimenting in the kitchen, and repurposing underused items.
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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Beth Hyser
Chief Program Officer
I have worked for more than 15 years in a number of non-profit community development and fundraising roles including seven years as Executive Director of a neighborhood CDC. I am passionate about serving the community through partnerships and innovative programs to improve housing. I can be found at our cabin on summer weekends and love to grow a variety of flowers and veggies in my home garden.
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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Kjirsten Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
While I’ve spent the majority of my career working at non-profits, I’m very excited to be a part of NeighborWorks Home Partners. The positive impact on people’s lives and the revitalization of communities is what drives this organization. I spend the majority of my non-working hours carpooling and dog walking.
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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Chris Lubin
Lending Coordinator
I have been in and around the mortgage and real estate arenas for over 25 years and have worked at NeighborWorks as needed since 2013. I am a lending administrator, which means I can do whatever is asked of me. More specifically I administer our down payment assistance. (Chris is too humble to say this himself, but he has excellent taste in socks, and quite a colorful collection.)
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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David Maldonado
Homeownership Assistant
I am new to the housing sector after advocating for an equitable transportation system in Minnesota, working in employment counseling, and interpreting and translating. I’m a native Spanish speaker who is a second-generation American, raised on the West Side by parents who emigrated from Chile. I was drawn to NeighborWorks Home Partners because I care about building stronger communities and am eager to help address the generational wealth gap in the Twin Cities and help people navigate homeownership. I live right here in Frogtown with my cat, Cabezón, a neighborhood stray who adopted me as his own. I’m slowly turning almost every square foot of my backyard into food producing space, and divide my spare time between cooking, music, and gaming.
Soy nuevo al sector de la vivienda después de haber trabajado en el área de defensoría del tránsito público, consejería de empleos, y traducción e interpretación. Soy hispanohablante, americano de segunda generación, y criado en el barrio ‘West Side’ de padres que emigraron de Chile. Me atrajo NeighborWorks Home Partners porque me apasiona mucho crear comunidades más fuertes, y estoy muy entusiasmado de poder mejorar las disparidades de riqueza gestacional en las ciudades mellizas, y de ayudar a la gente en ser dueño de casas. Vivo aquí mismo en Frogtown con mi gatito Cabezón, un gato callejero que me adoptó a mí. Poco a poco estoy convirtiendo mi patio entero en una huerta para producir comida, y el resto de mi tiempo libre me lo paso cocinando, tocando y escuchando música, y jugando.
Marie Malrick
Lending Advisor
As a lending advisor my role is to guide homeowners to the right solution for their home improvement needs. I have worked in nonprofit home improvement for nearly two decades after realizing I was passionate about meeting our community’s need for stable and safe housing. I love helping homeowners get the repairs they need – such as a new furnace, fixing a leaking roof, or replacing lead paint-covered windows – and am thrilled to know that with every loan I close I am enriching that family’s life and the long-term value and integrity of their home.
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Jason Peterson
Chief Executive Officer
Safe and stable housing is one of the cornerstones from which all else grows. I have worked for the last 15 years helping families with their housing needs here in the Twin Cities. From assisting families to find emergency shelter to helping families buy their first home – the importance of the basic need for housing is present. I was born and raised and currently live in St. Paul with my wife and kids and what I love most about working at NeighborWorks Home Partners is driving through the neighborhoods where I live and work and seeing the difference we are making each and every day
533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
Nick Pierce
Business Development Coordinator
As a Realtor I have always enjoyed looking at homes and helping people find the right home. I enjoy working for an organization that emphasizes the importance of homeownership and assists people to reach their homeownership goals. My passions outside of work include sports (watching and playing), and trying new restaurants/breweries in MPLS/Saint Paul area, especially if they’re dog friendly.
533 Dale Street N. Saint Paul MN 55103
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Charles Spencer
Administrative Assistant
Since I became old enough to work, I have had a passion for the nonprofit sector. I have found that the people who choose to spend their time working to assist others in reaching their goals are incredibly kind and welcoming. The staff at NeighborWorks Home Partners has taken this to the next level with their dedication to their work and their efforts to make me part of the team. When I am not working to assist these wonderful people, I spend my time swimming, cooking, and exploring every inch of these beautiful cities!
Russell StarLack
AmeriCorps VISTA, Storytelling and Outreach
I believe that working to support access to affordable housing is the only way to address our history of housing discrimination and residential segregation. As the Storytelling VISTA, my primary role is to collect and promote the stories of the customers who NeighborWorks has assisted in the past as part of our outreach. I enjoy listening to music, playing guitar, and reading history in my spare time.
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Cory Teshera-Levye
Data Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA
I’m excited to spend this year as an AmeriCorps VISTA member helping Home Partners better take advantage of their technology resources, and applying my scientific data management background to the new to me area of home ownership. My hobbies include vector art and RPGs; offline, I kayak and enjoy doing science experiments in the kitchen (this year’s big project: cheese!).
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Casey Ware
Community Lending Manager
I believe that support can be key to a successful homebuying experience. My passion is seeing people be able to improve in all areas of their lives. I’m excited about getting more people into home ownership. So many people are credit-ready, but just can’t see themselves owning a home. I’m here to say we can help you do it! Come to NeighborWorks – we have the resources to help you get into a home. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family, going to church, and reading.
Amira Warren-Yearby
Digital and Video Content Specialist
As Digital and Video Content Specialist I produce digital homeownership and educational content to keep Neighborhood Works accessible, even during social distancing. I value intentionality, connection, and authenticity. In 2019, I received my B.A. in Communication and Journalism from the University of St. Thomas. When I’m not working you can find me writing, sitting in a sunny part of a room, or listening to a playlist (typically all three at the same time).
View Contact InfoAs Digital and Video Content Specialist I produce digital homeownership and educational content to keep Neighborhood Works accessible, even during social distancing. I value intentionality, connection, and authenticity. In 2019, I received my B.A. in Communication and Journalism from the University of St. Thomas. When I’m not working you can find me writing, sitting in a sunny part of a room, or listening to a playlist (typically all three at the same time).
Amanda Welliver
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Helping people find homes has been a passion of mine and I am glad to be able to do that as a member of the NeighborWorks Home Partners team. As Marketing and Communications Coordinator, I am working to build community online and offline, spread the word about the services we offer, and share the success stories of our customers. I enjoy gardening (in theory; I don’t seem to have the time to keep up with it), volunteering, singing in choirs, finding treasures and deals at thrift stores, and living the hectic life of a parent to teen children.
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
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Nick Yang
Homeownership Advisor
Helping communities obtain financial success is what drives my passion for the work that I do. I want to be able to share my success as a homeowner to potential first time homebuyers so that they can achieve the goal of homeownership as well. Kuv yog Hmoob, kuv hais lus Hmoob. Kuv yuav pab tau nej.
Main Office 533 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103
