Staff/Board Members

Jaden has been fundraising in the Twin Cities since 2005. Originally a classical archaeologist, he found his way to non-profits through the museum field. He was the executive director of the Hennepin History Museum, before shifting into development roles at Minnesota Opera and then Theater Latte Da. He has a rich background of board service…

Known for her reputation as an innovative problem solver, dedicated educator, and expert in the field of K-12 education, Dr. Elia Bruggeman is originally from Mexico and has worked in education for over 30 years. Her successful role as an educator for public and private schools and higher education has pioneered educational initiatives that focus…

Ellen graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in Anthropology and Spanish Studies. She took her love of communication and cultures and has made that her profession. As a relationship-builder well-versed in marketing strategy and branding, she joined the Project Success team in 2023 to use her talents to support the mission…

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Elie grew up with Project Success. From being cast as Jojo in Seussical in middle school, to monthly Project Success workshops and joining the first global expedition to London to promote King Lear with the Guthrie. She went on to graduate from St. Olaf College to explore her love of science and the interworking’s…

A lover of education, nature, and the arts, Clayton grew up in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina and studied music composition and English at Duke University, where a summer spent as a literacy tutor in a CDF Freedom School ignited a passion for youth work. Upon graduating in 2020, he moved to Minneapolis and worked as an…

Clara joined the Project Success Facilitator team in 2022. Clara is a Wisconsin native. She attended the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire with a degree in Theatre Arts and Dance. During her time there she enjoyed putting together student-run devised theatre performances, studying, practicing the art of Modern Dance, and playing in a volleyball league with…