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Kristin Ridley

Executive Director

Responsibilities

  • Administers the Foundation’s strategic direction, governance and operations
  • Advances philanthropic efforts and fosters trusted partnerships to address disparities across Opus communities
  • Oversees impact investing efforts resulting in purposeful alignment of investments with Foundation's mission and goals and cultivates meaningful associate engagement opportunities across all initiatives

Experience

Prior to joining the Opus Foundation in 2011, Kristin served as the community relations manager for Graco Inc., where she oversaw all aspects of the corporate giving program. Additionally, she has worked for several nonprofits focused on program management and evaluation, strategic planning, volunteer recruitment, fund-raising and direct service.

Opus Involvement

  • Diversity Equity Inclusion Focus Areas Leaders

Education

  • Master of Science
    Human Services Planning and Administration
    Mankato State University
  • Bachelor of Science
    Social Work
    St. Cloud State University

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