Board & Staff

Staff Directors
Staff
Board of Directors

Diana Dalsin

(she/her)

Director of Strategic Partnerships

diana.dalsin@bridging.org

Diana Dalsin

(she/her)

Director of Strategic Partnerships

diana.dalsin@bridging.org

Diana has 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, community relations, marketing, and human resources. Prior to joining the Bridging team in 2004, she was a small business owner, consultant, and product specialist. Diana is currently responsible for community and strategic partnerships, engagement, and procurement. She finds great joy in connecting new partners and champions to the Bridging mission, so they make an immediate impact in the community. She believes it is vital that everyone live in a furnished home, so they can thrive in life.
Jennifer Nielsen

(she/her)

Director of Programs & Services

jennifer.nielsen@bridging.org

Jennifer Nielsen

(she/her)

Director of Programs & Services

jennifer.nielsen@bridging.org

Jennifer has 25 years of education and nonprofit management experience. Joining the team in 2023, she leads Bridging’s key service areas focused on clients, volunteers, and warehouse operations. She enjoys developing relationships with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies that refer community members to Bridging. The quality and effectiveness of Bridging’s internal operations, including the management and distribution of household goods donated to the organization, are top-of-mind as she guides daily work. Jennifer is passionate about ensuring that Bridging’s efforts are actively addressing societal and systemic inequities.
Myra Falteysek, SHRM-CP

(she/her)

Director of Human Resources

myra.falteysek@bridging.org

Myra Falteysek, SHRM-CP

(she/her)

Director of Human Resources

myra.falteysek@bridging.org

Myra has nearly 30 years of experience in nonprofit office management and human resources within the Twin Cities metro area. A forward-thinking business leader with a focus in human resources, Myra oversees benefits administration, financial management, community partnerships, training, and employee recruitment at Bridging. She strives to create a team-oriented workplace by encouraging activities that cultivate engagement amongst staff. She is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives that help create a welcoming and equitable organization for everyone connected to Bridging. Myra is honored to have worked alongside Bridging’s Founder Fran Heitzman and remains dedicated to his vision, since joining the team in 2010.
Shunzyu Haigler

(she/her)

Director of Development

shunzyu.haigler@bridging.org

Shunzyu Haigler

(she/her)

Director of Development

shunzyu.haigler@bridging.org

Shunzyu brings over 25 years of non-profit experience to her role at Bridging. As a development professional, she established fund development programs at several museums on the East Coast.

Shunzyu joined Bridging in April 2025 to lead and expand the organization’s development and major gift program. She brings her NYC style, enthusiasm, and passion for social services to her work at Bridging.

In 2021, she relocated to the Twin Cities to be closer to her daughter, with her poochie Wilma, a Maltese/Bichon mix. Among her favorite activities, Shunzyu loves spending time with her two delicious grandchildren, exploring MN with friends, and walking along the river. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Long Island University.

Alyssa Paulson, LSW

(she/her)

Client Services Manager

alyssa.paulson@bridging.org
Amy Miller

(she/her)

Client Services Specialist

amy.miller@bridging.org
Andrew Ronning

(he/him)

Bloomington Warehouse Manager

andrew.ronning@bridging.org
Anna Hanson

(she/her)

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Bailey DeLaRosa – Troth

(he/him)

Plymouth Warehouse Manager

bailey.troth@bridging.org
Brock Brown

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Chuck Cochran

Plymouth Warehouse Team
Denzel Price

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Dustin McDermeit

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Erik Warner

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Erin Colburn

(she/her)

Bloomington Volunteer Coordinator

erin.colburn@bridging.org
Harry Bingham

(he/him)

Roseville Assistant Warehouse Manager

harry.bingham@bridging.org
Ilon Preston

(he/him)

Community Engagement Coordinator

ilon.preston@bridging.org
Jeff Jones

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Joel Bisser

Community Engagement Coordinator

joel.bisser@bridging.org
John Bower

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
John Dorsher

Bloomington Assistant Warehouse Manager

john.dorsher@bridging.org
Jordan Babou

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Jorge Garcia

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Kalista Miller

Client Services Associate

kalista.miller@bridging.org
Kaw Mo

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Kelley Welf

Marketing and Communications Manager

kelley.welf@bridging.org
Kenneth Yankey

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Kirk Hobbs

Plymouth Warehouse Team
Laura Holland

(she/her)

Donor Database Administrator

laura.holland@bridging.org
Mark Fangmeier

(he/him)

Development Manager

mark.fangmeier@bridging.org
Mary Jo Bellinger, MPNA

(she/her)

Development Coordinator

maryjo.bellinger@bridging.org
Mike Cochrane

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Randy Wunderlich

Bloomington Warehouse/Delivery Team
Sara Plan

(she/them)

Roseville Warehouse Floor Supervisor

sara.plan@bridging.org
Sasha Benitez-Wise

Bloomington Warehouse Floor Supervisor

sasha.benitez-wise@bridging.org
Savannah Pemberton

TCR!SE Intern – Bloomington
Steve Jameson

(he/him)

Facilities Manager

steve.jameson@bridging.org
Thaw Hser

Roseville Warehouse/Delivery Team
Wendy Erickson

(she/her)

Volunteer Manager

wendy.erickson@bridging.org
Yunyue Liu

Programs and Services Associate

yunyue.liu@bridging.org

Fran Heitzman

Founder and Honorary Board Member

Fran Heitzman

In 1987 Fran Heitzman, a former business owner and entrepreneur, was the custodian at Pax Christi Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. On a whim, a woman brought a piece of furniture to the church and asked Fran if it could be used in the children’s nursery. Fran said no, but he was sure he could find a home for it. That was the moment Bridging was born. Fran thought that if he could find a home for that piece of furniture, then he should be able to find a home for even more furniture – this idea could bridge the gap between those who have and those who have not. Thanks to Founder Fran, the impact Bridging has made in the lives of families in need, the environment, and its volunteer community is monumental.
Patrick Cleary

Ernst & Young LLP
Aric Fier

North Risk Partners
Andrea Giles

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Sara Idle

(she/her)

Cargill Incorporated
Collin Kaas

(he/him)

Kaas Wilson Architects
Dan Kadlec

Larkin Hoffman
Kris Kielsa

(he/him)

Secretary

Ecolab
Kerry Klemm

(she/her)

Chair

Xcel Energy
Nick Love

Regions Hospital
An Nguyen

(he/him)

Slumberland Furniture
Stacy Stusynski

Brandpoint
Carmen Thiede

(she/her)

Vice Chair

RB Global
Erryn Williams

(she/her)

Pohlad Companies

Board & Staff

Diana Dalsin

Jennifer Nielsen

Myra Falteysek, SHRM-CP

Shunzyu Haigler

Alyssa Paulson, LSW

Amy Miller

Andrew Ronning

Anna Hanson

Bailey DeLaRosa – Troth

Brock Brown

Chuck Cochran

Denzel Price

Dustin McDermeit

Erik Warner

Erin Colburn

Harry Bingham

Ilon Preston

Jeff Jones

Joel Bisser

John Bower

John Dorsher

Jordan Babou

Jorge Garcia

Kalista Miller

Kaw Mo

Kelley Welf

Kenneth Yankey

Kirk Hobbs

Laura Holland

Mark Fangmeier

Mary Jo Bellinger, MPNA

Mike Cochrane

Randy Wunderlich

Sara Plan

Sasha Benitez-Wise

Savannah Pemberton

Steve Jameson

Thaw Hser

Wendy Erickson

Yunyue Liu

Fran Heitzman

Patrick Cleary

Aric Fier

Andrea Giles

Sara Idle

Collin Kaas

Dan Kadlec

Kris Kielsa

Kerry Klemm

Nick Love

An Nguyen

Stacy Stusynski

Carmen Thiede

Erryn Williams

joel spoonheim

Executive Director