Our People

Leadership Staff and Board

Guided by experience, grounded in mission, and committed to community impact.

Executive Leadership

Executive Team

Our executive team brings decades of experience in behavioral health, nonprofit management, and community development to ensure RS Eden delivers on its mission every day.

Jessie Johnson

Co-President and CEO

Alicia House

Co-President and CEO

Dani Aune

Chief Program Officer

Paul Puerzer

Chief Financial Officer

Sara Theophilos

Chief Human Resources Officer

Governance

Board of Directors

Our volunteer board provides strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and deep community connections to advance RS Eden’s mission.

Raja Chaudhuri

Board Chair

Head Strategy & Service Management, GBS & Global Technical Support, Dexcom

Laura Murphy

Vice Chair

Director, Enterprise Education Foundation

Felix Isuk

Treasurer

Finance and Accounting, Northwest Area Foundation

Michael Huffman

Secretary

Executive Director, Our Savior Community Services

Gina Erickson

Survey Statistician and Administrator, U.S. Census Bureau

Nicholas Fico

Dir. Cloud, Engineering, Data, & AI, PwC

Julian Nunally

Employment Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney

Bo Nabozny

Head, Global Business Services Engagement & Service Management, Dexcom

Carrie Brasser

Consulting Attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights

Marcus Winbush

VP, Medicare Advice & Planning, Fidelity

Noah Gagner, PhD, MA, Med, LMFT

Professor of Psychology, University of St. Thomas

Community Engagement

Community Committee Members

Our community committee members bring specialized expertise and fresh perspectives to support RS Eden’s outreach and growth initiatives.

Sarah Abramson

Data Analytics Manager, Grant Thornton, LLP

Rob Layne

Senior Manager Sales Forecasting (OSPREY), Nestle

Join Our Board

RS Eden’s board members play a vital role in shaping the future of recovery services in Minnesota. We welcome leaders who bring diverse perspectives and a passion for community impact.

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Strategic Oversight

Guide organizational direction and growth
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Community Advocacy

Champion recovery in the broader community
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Fiscal Responsibility

Ensure sustainable stewardship of resources

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Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your expertise to a board that has guided over 50 years of recovery services, helping thousands of Minnesotans find their path forward.

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