MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AchieveMpls announced today that Kristi Pearson has been named the new Director of Development for the organization. In this role, she will work closely with AchieveMpls' President & CEO Pam Costain, the Board of Directors, leadership of the Minneapolis Public Schools, and business and community leaders to help mobilize community resources to ensure that Minneapolis students have access to a quality, equitable education and are prepared for school, work and life. "I believe that public education is the cornerstone of an economically viable city," says Ms. Pearson. "I want to utilize the experience and skills developed in both the corporate world and private sector to strategically build support for the Minneapolis Public Schools and make a difference in the lives of Minneapolis youth."
"AchieveMpls is delighted to welcome Kristi Pearson as the leader of the development team," says Pam Costain, President & CEO of AchieveMpls. "Kristi's familiarity with the Minneapolis Public Schools, her experience in the private sector and her passion to make a difference in the lives of children will be a great asset to our organization. We look forward to engaging the entire community in supporting MPS and the students who represent our future."
A product of the Indiana Public Schools, Pearson graduated from Indiana University and excelled in the for-profit sector in sales and marketing. She most recently worked as a business development manager for Siemens, a multi-national corporation. Pearson has also been an active volunteer in our community and the Minneapolis Public Schools, serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Community Emergency Service, leading the efforts to raise more than $350,000 for Kenwood Elementary where her three children attend school.
About AchieveMpls
AchieveMpls is a strategic non-profit partner designated by the Minneapolis Public Schools to ensure students are prepared for school, work and life. We believe that all students can learn, but need the support of the greater community to become productive members of society. Public education needs the involvement and investment of businesses, community organizations and individuals to provide a solid foundation for a healthy democracy. AchieveMpls offers a unique set of skills which complement those of the Minneapolis Public Schools in creating the learning environments and providing the enrichment opportunities necessary to ensure that all students succeed in school and become productive members of society.
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