Board of Trustees

The Groves Learning Organization (GLO) Board of Trustees is comprised of members who represent a diverse array of educational and business professionals, and current and alumni parents. Our Board of Trustees has the responsibility to protect the mission and values of GLO, and to provide guidance on the direction and health of the school and its many programs.

The Board of Trustees meets regularly and each member serves on at least one committee or advisory council.

Board Officers

Barry Wadsworth, Chair
Minneapolis Public Schools
Admin Teacher on Special Assignment

Peter Dankwerth, Vice Chair & Treasurer
PAR Systems
Chief Financial Officer

Adam Braun, Secretary Co-Chair
Honeyshine Design
Owner

Ellen Stewart, Secretary Co-Chair
Accenture
Managing Director Talent & Organizational Strategy

Susan Perera, Governance Chair
United Health Group
Deputy General Counsel

Board Members

Carly Broderick
Miles Consumer Products
CEO/Founder

Dan Deikel
Private Investor

Emily Cooley Dobbins
NOVA Education Consultants
CEO

G. Bryan Fleming
Groves Learning Organization
President

Monica Gould
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Director of Career & Professional Development

Tom Grover
Groverland Consulting
President

Travis Hansberger
Millstone Wealth Management
President, Wealth Advisor

Dr. Kathryn Hecht
Anxiety Treatment Resources
Clinical Psychologist/Partner

David Iverson
Lazard
Senior Advisor

Scott Lang
The Lang Group, LLC
Owner/Operations

Frankie Lenzmeier
Social, Family Dairy, Stickney Hill Dairy, and The Humble Goat
Co-Owner

Cindee McCarthy
Retired from General Mills

Nneka Sederstrom
Hennepin Healthcare
Chief Health Equity Officer

Thabani Sinkula
Welly Health PBC
Head of Finance

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As we approach the end of 2024, we invite you to include Groves in your year-end giving.

Make Your Gift Today

Please consider making your tax-deductible gift by midnight on December 31st.

If you’ve already given this year, we are deeply grateful for your partnership. With your support, we can continue this transformative work into 2025 and beyond. Thank you for helping us create a future where every child can thrive.