Our volunteer board of directors is comprised of 51 community members.

Executive Team

Sarah Caruso, president and chief executive officer
Sarah works with the board of directors and staff to insure the strategic goals of the Agenda for Lasting Change are achieved. Much of Sarah's work is externally oriented with donors, volunteers, public policy leaders and agency partners. Internally, Sarah works with the leadership team to set and meet annual goals, as well as assure a strong, positive work environment for all staff, volunteers, board and agency partners.

She is also the current chair of the Council on Early Care and Education, appointed by Governor Pawlenty at the council's inception in December 2008. Most recently, Sarah served as president of Minnesota Children's Museum (2004-2009). Prior to that she led a boutique consulting firm, Northampton Partners, and worked for General Mills in brand management and strategic business functions. Sarah has served on a variety of nonprofit boards including: National Association of Children's Museums, Arc Greater Twin Cites, Minnesota State Arts Board, The Children's Theatre Company and Pacer Center.

She has a Masters in Business Administration from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts with high honors in economics from Smith College. A St. Paul native, Sarah lives with her husband and three children in Minneapolis. She is an avid skier and athlete. Contact Sarah at carusos@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7586.

Frank Forsberg, senior vice president, Community Impact
Frank oversees impact planning and research, public policy and government relations, the annual program review and distribution of funds to partner agencies, and initiatives focused on strengthening the organizational capacity of human service agencies. He came to United Way in December, 1999, from Catholic Charities, where he was administrator of the Advocacy and Outreach Division.

Away from the office, Frank spends most of his time with his wife and three children. He also enjoys walking along river banks and local swamps looking for Ruby Crowned Kinglets and other small feathered friends. He has a bachelor's degree in business from St. John's University and a master's degree in public administration from Hamline University. Contact Frank at forsbergf@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7585.

Andy Goldman-Gray, senior vice president, Marketing
Andy oversees strategic marketing and is responsible for creating United Way branded efforts through advertising, media relations, communications, the Web and donor engagement programs. Since joining United Way in 1998, Andy has served in a number of positions and developed the first donor segmentation program and national engagement program. He is involved in a number of marketing efforts with United Way of America and Greater Twin Cities United Way is a recognized leader in this field.

Andy is especially interested in early childhood development—he’s the proud dad of a 3- and 5-year-old. He and his family live in St. Paul and when he’s not coaching t-ball or doing projects around his house, he likes to spend time with his six brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Contact Andy at graya@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7583.

Dawie Hyman, chief information officer
Dawie (pronounced "dah-vee") currently oversees information technology efforts at Greater Twin Cities United Way. Previously, he split time between Minnesota and California by leading both information technology departments at Greater Twin Cities United Way and at United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

Dawie has successfully implemented many software systems and technology collaborations, including the implementation of enterprise database systems.  Prior to joining United Way of Greater Los Angeles in 2000, Dawie worked as a software developer, IT strategist, electronic engineer, control systems engineer and senior pastor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and a Master of Divinity degree from the Master's College and Seminary in Sun Valley, California. Contact Davie at hymand@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7554.

Julie Neville, vice president, Finance
Julie oversees the management of finance operations and staff. She works directly with the audit committee, finance committee, and investment committee—all comprised of key volunteer leaders. She joined United Way in 1997 and in 1999, successfully led the combining of two finance departments as Minneapolis and St. Paul United Ways merged administrative functions. In 2001, when Greater Twin Cities United Way was created, Julie directed financial operational activities related to the new combined organization.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Julie is a certified public accountant. She's held accounting/finance positions with for-profit corporations including a major public accounting firm. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities including golf, hiking and downhill skiing. She's a Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan.Contact Julie at nevillej@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7606.

Dinah Swain Schuster, director, Board Engagement
Dinah works to engage and support the board of directors, a diverse group of 50+ leaders in the Twin Cities region, representing a cross-section of companies, nonprofits, government and thought leaders.  She also works on governance, nominating, organizational strategy and other cross-functional projects.

Carol Stodieck, vice president, Human Resources
Carol has managed the human resources department at United Way since 1985, when she began as the human resources director of United Way of Minneapolis. Before that, she held a variety of positions within United Way including personnel assistant and various finance positions dating back to 1971.

Her responsibilities include the design, development and implementation of cost effective human resources policies, practices and employee benefit plans. She ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations and stays current with policies and practices of other local employers, enabling United Way to recruit and retain vital workforce. Carol enjoys biking and hiking. Contact Carol at stodieckc@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7543.

Randi S.N. Yoder, senior vice president, Donor Relations
Randi oversees Donor Relations and is responsible for all development including fundraising, including workplace, individual, corporate and foundation giving and special initiatives.

Before joining United Way, Randi was president of Yoder Henley Development Resources, providing professional counsel to nonprofit organizations. She also held a senior development position at the Carlson School of Management and the College of St. Catherine. She has an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. Contact Randi at yoderr@unitedwaytwincities.org or 612-340-7658.