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HHYD Staff
see Staff Bios below
Executive Director
Larry A. McKenzie
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| Program Staff |
Development &
Administrative Staff |
T. Foster
Education Coordinator
Jimmy Stanback
Outreach Worker
April Foster
Outreach Worker
Alwyn Foster
Outreach Worker
Nagashia Jackson
Outreach Worker / Education Assistant
Adena Hicks
Education Assistant
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Development - contact
Larry McKenzie or Patricia Welch
Patricia C. Welch,
Director of Administration,
Executive Assistant
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Eric Hill
Driver
George Rowley
Volunteer Computer Education Lead
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Phil Lacher
Finance Director |
Staff Bios
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Larry A. McKenzie
Executive Director
(612) 522-4485
Extension: 11
E-mail: lmckenzie@hhyd.org
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Larry McKenzie is a long time community advocate with 20 years of experience working with urban youth. His service to young people has earned him numerous awards and recognition including KARE 11’s Eleven Who Care, KTCA’s Everyday Hero, and the Minneapolis Park Board’s Volunteer of the Year.
His commitment to the community has been valued on the Metropolitan Council Minority Issues Advisory Committee, and as a board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Minneapolis, the North Community YMCA, and the Northside Development Council.
Larry’s professional background includes 20 years of business experience in management, sales, and marketing—including 8 years in the non-profit sector. He worked most recently serving youth as the Urban Director at Youth Frontiers. He is a 1980 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, holding a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.
Over the past five years, Larry has used his ability to motivate young people in establishing one of the most successful high school boys basketball programs in the nation. Under his guidance, Minneapolis Patrick Henry has won a record four consecutive state championships! The National Federation of High School Coaches Association recently honored him with the 2001 Coach Award for Minnesota.
Larry is an active member of Resurrecting Faith Ministries in Brooklyn Park. He resides in Brooklyn Park with his wife of 20 years, Dianne. His daughter, Rashida, attends Hampton University in Virginia. His son, Lawrence, attends Oklahoma University.
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Dr. T. Foster
Education Coordinator
(612) 522-4485
Extension: 24
E-mail: tfoster@hhyd.org
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Dr. T. Foster, a certified teacher, has served as Hospitality House Education Director since October 2000. She oversees all aspects of Minneapolis School District Area Learning Center operations within Hospitality House, including ASK (After School Kids), Summer School, and Basic Standards Test Preparation.
Foster served youth as a Consumer and Family Life Educator in the Minneapolis Public Schools from 1972 – 2000. 12 of those years were spent at the High School level, and 16 at Middle School. She developed curriculum in consumer family life science education and business administration.
As a member of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Executive Board, Foster has experience assisting teachers in plan development, conflict resolution, and contract negotiation. She was a member of the first group of teachers involved in writing Graduate Standards for the state of Minnesota.
Foster is an alum of Grambling University and the University of Minnesota. She can often be seen proudly displaying her yellow and black Grambling colors--especially during football season! She and her husband reside in north Minneapolis; they have 4 children.
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Jimmy Stanback
Outreach Worker
(612) 522-4485
Extension: 13, or
26 during programs
E-mail: jstanback@hhyd.org
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Born in Harrisburg, AK, Jimmy Stanback moved to Minneapolis when he was 1 year old. At the age of 6 Jimmy began to spend time at "the hub" (Hospitality House). His favorite programs then were the Boy Scouts and camping. Most of the HH staff at the time still have a story or two about something he said or did!
The high-rolling lifestyle of the area gang-life became too much of a temptation for Jimmy at the age of 12. His teen years were spent separated from God, HH, and the law as he made a name for himself in one of the Northside gangs. By the time he was 21 he had a fourth child on the way. It was that baby that finally brought him back to God.
The baby's mother went into labor suddenly and Jimmy rushed her to the hospital. Having barely arrived, Jimmy realized that the birth was happening right before his eyes and there were no doctors around. Jimmy yelled for help, only to watch the doctors fail to bring life to his baby. Jimmy began to pray. The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead rushed to his mind as he admitted to God he was failing Him. He asked God bring his baby back like Lazarus, and that he would get his life in order. Miraculously his daughter's heart began to beat. Later the doctor's would tell Jimmy that they doubted she could have a normal life. Mystaya Joy Stanback is a healthy and happy young girl today. Her mother, Meghan Klein Stanback is now Jimmy's wife.
Jimmy did not ignore the promise he made to God. He drove to Hospitality House and asked Donnie Latimer to pray with him to recommit his life to Christ. But then he stopped, and realized he wanted to take care of one order of business before that. He left HH and went to each drug house he was in charge of as a gang member. He shut them down immediately.
As Jimmy puts it HH is "the only church I ever knew." He returned to Donnie and prayed with him that day, then became an active volunteer. When his brother was killed a year later, Jimmy asked HH workers to attend the funeral. That day 60 young gang members were saved. Jimmy is now a valued member of staff and serves a variety of age groups of young people.
Note: Jimmy is open to giving their powerful testimonies to your group. Please contact Patricia Welch (612) 522-4485 for more information.
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Miss Patricia C. Welch
Director of Administration, Executive Assistant
(612) 522-4485
Extension: 10
E-mail: pwelch@hhyd.org
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Patricia Welch is as a long-time community resident, born and raised in north Minneapolis. After attending some college at Golden Valley Lutheran she began her four-year tour in the United States Army.
Patricia has worked in an administrative capacity for over 17 years of her professional career. She has worked for nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations; gaining a well-rounded knowledge of administrative affairs. Patricia joined Hospitality House in April 2002.
Patricia resides in North Minneapolis. Her son is enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Patricia is happy to be back working in her community and to be working for an organization that truly makes a difference.
Prayer: O God, we approach your throne of grace with one heart. Help us to break down the barriers that separate us - for we are all one in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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