Alexis Walstad

Alexis Walstad, Co-Executive Director
Email: awalstad@mnkaren.org
Phone: 651-202-3120

Alexis joined the Karen Organization of Minnesota in 2012 as the Development Director. She was appointed Co-Executive Director by the Board of Directors in February 2016 following six months as Interim Executive Director.

As Co-Executive Director, Alexis oversees KOM’s budgeting, financial management, and fundraising strategy. Alexis has over 15 years of experience working with Minnesota nonprofits in fundraising, program development, financial leadership, communications, and volunteer management. She also volunteered with Twin Cities World Refugee Day for five years, including four years as event chair/co-chair.

Alexis was born and raised in the Twin Cities and graduated from Macalester College. She is pursuing a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She is grateful to be able to work with KOM’s staff, board members, and partners to help refugees succeed in their new home.