Staff 

Laura Bowman, President

Responsible for: Strategic vision, implementing board policies and staff supervision
Education: St. Mary's University, Winona – bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a Spanish Minor
Started working for United Way: 1997
Hometown: Cleveland, MN

Contact Laura at laurab@mankatounitedway.org

 
 

Christi Wilking, Resource Development Director

Responsible for: Annual campaign, involving recruiting, training and managing volunteers; working with businesses & individuals to encourage support of United Way.
Education: Minnesota State University, Mankato – bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies

Started working for United Way: 2008
Hometown: Parker, S.D.

Contact Christi at christiw@mankatounitedway.org

Laura Stevens, Campaign & Marketing Manager

Responsible for: Campaign development, marketing & communications development, event management

Education: Luther College - bachelor's degree in English
Started working for United Way: 2009
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN

Contact Laura S at lauras@mankatounitedway.org

Gwen Donev, Director of Finance & Administration

Responsible for: Financial administration, pledge processing and tracking, leadership giving and donor communications, social media
Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - bachelor's degree in International Management & German; Bethany Lutheran College
Started working for United Way:  2006
Hometown: The Midwest (we moved around a lot!) 

Contact Gwen at gwend@mankatounitedway.org

 

Elizabeth Braun, Office & Community Impact Manager

Responsible for: Monthly execution of the Books for Kids program, community impact management, office support and additional special projects
Education: Minnesota State University, Mankato – master's degree in Social Work; Gustavus Adolphus College - bachelor's degree in History

Started working for United Way: 2011
Hometown: Mankato, MN

Contact Elizabeth at ebraun@mankatounitedway.org

 

Other Support Staff

Greater Mankato Area United Way has been blessed with a variety of volunteers, interns, and work-study students over the years who are vital in helping United Way meet its mission.

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