Advancement Team

Education & Experience:  Alysha attended the University of St. Thomas and received her BA in Communication and Peace Studies. She has years of experience in education, including teaching English abroad, tutoring, early learning, adult education, and most recently provided in-home infant-maternal mental health services and parenting education to families within the twin cities. In addition to education and community work, she also has a strong background in event coordination, relationship building, and fundraising for local art-related events. Hobbies:  Outside of work, and when Alysha's not busy with her three boys, Alysha can be found making jewelry, dreaming about traveling, walking our dog, and coming up with new business ideas.

Becky has spent her entire 16-year career in the non-profit Advancement field, including the University of Minnesota Athletics Department, Normandale Community College Foundation, and Groves Learning Organization (9 years). Outside of work, Becky enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and enjoying all kinds of sporting events. Contact: Email: busse[email protected] Office Phone: 952-915-4269

Education & Experience:  Linda went to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities where we received her Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science and then went on to the Humphrey School of Public Policy. She has worked in the field of Advancement. Community Engagement and Communications for the last 17 years helping organizations raise millions of dollars for a variety of causes. Hobbies: If Linda is not at work you will find her and her wife at their cabin in Brainerd or visiting one of their children or grandchildren. Linda's hobbies are boating, biking, hiking, and recently taking up woodworking. Linda is also an avid Minnesota sports fan. Contact: Email: [email protected] Cell: 612-710-6385 Office Phone: 952-915-4271

Education & Experience:  Ashley attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior and has been working in the nonprofit/fundraising space for 15 years. She sees herself as a perpetual student and is thrilled to be working at Groves surrounded by the energy that being in a school brings. During her time at Groves she has been able to witness the impact that Groves has on students, families, and the broader community, and is grateful to be a part of it all. Hobbies:  Outside of Groves, Ashley enjoys reading, sitting in the sun near water, and spending time with her family and friends. Contact: Email: got[email protected] Office Phone: 952-925-4258

Education & Experience: Kay joined Groves Learning Organization™ (GLO) in December 2017, excited to add her background in curriculum, marketing, and grant writing to help advance the mission and vision of GLO. Kay believes that collaboration is a key ingredient in moving an organization forward and feels GLO excels in working together as a team to serve its students, their families, and the broader community. Hobbies:  Kay lives with her husband and their empty nest in Minneapolis. In the nest, she enjoys reading, while outside the nest hiking, traveling, and exploring new food adventures keep her occupied. Contact: Email: [email protected]