A Minnesota native, Kimberly graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a B.A. in Biology, Society, and Environment and minors in Communication and Health Psychology. She has experience working with non-profits through her work with The Arc Minnesota and HR experience through her work with UnitedHealth Group. Her passion for helping people and inclusivity…
Khary Jackson is a writer, dancer, musician, and youth worker who joined the Project Success team in 2015. Originally from Detroit, he has worked in the Twin Cities since 2004. He has written a dozen plays, along with one screenplay, and released his first poetry book (2013). He’s currently working on a superhero fiction series,…
Linnea loves combining her passions of the arts and youth development in her role as the Program Manager of Theater Experiences. She joined the Project Success team in 2018. Linnea double majored in Communications with a Theater concentration and Business/Economics at Wheaton College in Illinois. While at Wheaton, she was involved in the Theater Workout…
Kendall Pruitt obtained his B.A in Film and Cinematography at Augsburg College (now University) in 2013. Since then, he has dedicated himself to building community in the Minneapolis area. With nearly 10 years of experience in Youth Engagement in non-traditional educational settings, he is excited to continue his work with Project Success after joining the…
Lisa joined the Project Success team as a Program Coordinator in 2022. Lisa is an alum of the Project Success programs, having attended Anwatin Middle School and South High School. She participated in the Musicals, Theater Experiences, College Tours, and more. Her experiences as a Project Success student inspired her to pursue her love of theater. She…
Katie joined the Project Success team in 2015 as a Program Coordinator. Born and raised in the “Magic City” of Minot, ND, Katie earned her degree from Minot State University with a double major in Theater Arts and Vocal Performance. As a life-long theater participant, she has held many roles both onstage and backstage including…
Justin joined Project Success as an Executive Assistant to the Minneapolis Programs team in 2023. For eight years prior he served as an executive assistant and project manager at Wells Fargo while simultaneously co-owning and operating Sovereignty Recording, a recording studio in Northeast Minneapolis. He is a professional and goal-oriented project manager and assistant who…
Jenny graduated with a B.A. in Theater Arts and a M.F.A. in Stage Management from the University of California, Irvine. She joined Project Success in 2001 after having worked as a stage manager at the Guthrie Theater for ten years. She believes strongly in the educational power of theater and is thrilled that Project Success has allowed thousands of…
Jeffry returned to Project Success in 2023. Prior to that, Jeffry was an Associate Director of Programs at Heart of America Foundation, where he project-managed large-scale space transformations and volunteer events, expanded partnerships with corporate sponsors, and co-managed the Project Management Team. Jeffry previously worked at Project Success from 2002-2017. During this time, he had…
Heidi Hafermann is a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and discovered early that connecting creativity to learning helped her understand and retain information. She loves collaborating on problem solving, and witnessing that “ah ha!” moment, when things click! She also believes that humor is a key to connecting, and in meeting…
Emily is from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and has lived in Minnesota her whole life. She graduated with a degree in Youth Studies with a minor in Family and Community Engagement from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Before joining Project Success in 2020 as Program Coordinator, Emily was a lead youth counselor for Girls Inc…
Emily has been a development and communications professional since 1995. Before joining Project Success in 2008, Emily served as Associate Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations at the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Medical Foundation. Emily has also served in development and communications roles for the Guthrie Theater, Intermedia Arts, and the Madison Civic Center….