Current Staff
Donna Dalton
Executive Director
Email Donna
(763) 287-5388
Donna launched her nonprofit career as a development professional, sitting across the table from foundations like the one she now serves. Prior to joining Mortenson Family Foundation, she worked with The Saint Paul Foundation and Minnesota Community Foundation in helping individuals, families and corporations with their charitable giving. This experience provided the lens for approaching her current work with both respect and in collaboration with those who are deeply committed to serving the community.
Donna holds a master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University and a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Minnesota.
Ambar Hanson
Community Relationship Officer
Email Ambar
(763) 287-5770
Ambar moved to Minnesota from the Dominican Republic in 1997. Since moving to the U.S., Ambar has been dedicated to promoting and advocating for immigrant communities, communities of color and other historically underserved communities to have greater access to quality education, jobs that provide livable wages, health, housing, and safety. Ambar is passionate about working with and for communities to promote social change through strength-based community engagement efforts. She supports the Mortenson Family Foundation in the area of Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families.
Ambar holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado, Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Latin American studies from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
Kristina Roberts
Foundation Project Manager
Email Kristina
(612) 260-2156
Kristina has a longstanding passion for making her community a better place to live. Her professional experience exemplifies her passion for working in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Mortenson Family Foundation, Kristina worked in the finance department of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy focusing on general accounting and human resources. Her personal strengths of collecting and organizing information ensures that she delivers a user-friendly experience for community partners seeking grants.
Kristina holds a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in Spanish from the University of Montana.
Address
Mortenson Family Foundation
700 Meadow Lane North, Suite 615
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422
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