Board of Directors

Leadership Director - voting member

Betz is an avid traveler, abstract landscape painter, photo essayist, activist, volunteer, retired Management Consultant and IT Project Manager. Betz provided organizational support, volunteer coordination and event support for The Whit Gallery. Betz has participated in Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) grant review panels, Betz currently volunteers as an organizational assistant and voting board member of Heijeu Arts. Other volunteer commitments include Bruno Press, Make & Bake, TedX St. Cloud and the Avon Hills Folk School. 

Betz holds a B.S Art Education from Northern Illinois University and a Master Certificate in Project Management from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.

Leadership Director - voting member

Charlene has a deep commitment to community and the arts blending her skills in understanding nonprofit management with her artistic experience. Charlene works in Development as a grant writer and donor relations with Anna Marie’s Alliance. As a Heijeu Arts volunteer, Charlene is dedicated to giving back to the community by providing art instruction and working with adults and children as part of the Tiny School of Art and Design program. As a visual artist, Charlene loves to share art-making opportunities and appreciates many different art mediums, dabbling in ceramics, drawing, acrylic, fused glass, watercolor, and mixed media. Her most recent obsession is learning to paint en.plein air, working with soft pastels. 

Charlene holds a B.F.A in Graphic Design from Saint Cloud State University 

Leadership Director - voting member

Financial Services

Kate Hill is deeply committed to supporting children and educators, having worked extensively in school administration and student-centered programs. Kate’s experience in education leadership has given her valuable insight into developing enriching opportunities for students, fostering creativity, and ensuring equitable access to resources. Additionally, with a background in HR, project management, and policy development, Kate has played a key role in organizational growth and efficiency, leading initiatives that improved operational effectiveness. Passionate about community engagement and the arts, Kate brings her leadership and financial expertise to organizations that make a lasting impact. As a dedicated board member and volunteer, Kate has contributed to nonprofit development, fundraising initiatives, and strategic planning, making her an asset to any fine arts organization seeking financial oversight and sustainability.

Kate holds a B.S in Fine Arts from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.

Leadership Director - voting member

Community Engagement

Anthony is a photographer who uses photography to sharpen his vision of the beauty in the world. He believes we are all connected to each other and all the things around us. Through his work he aims to bring a sense of belonging and wonder to things around us and to cherish it all. Anthony holds a B.A in Photography and Cinematography from the University of Minnesota.

Community Engagement

Keisha is a Resource Navigator for the United Way of Central Minnesota, a Program Coordinator with Higher Works Collaborative and provides leadership and mentoring to youth through church and school programs. Keisha has been a committee member at various organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Social Venture Partners, Stearns County Human Services, Martin Luther King Service Project and a Board Member at D Blake Center serving underprivileged youth. As an AmeriCorp member, Keisha served as a Literacy Leader with the United Way of Central Minnesota. Keisha is a Jugaad Leadership Program graduate, a Beta Sigma Phi Laureate, and a 2022 Martin Luther King Humanitarian recipient.

Community Engagement

Keith is a native of Illinois and longtime resident of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Keith Piskur is a poet, public speaker, and activist focusing on the subjects of diversity, human rights, violence prevention, disability awareness, and mixed orientation relationships. Keith is a longtime member of Advocates for Independence as well as a current member of Project 37 and Spiritual Social Action Committee. While attending Saint Cloud State University, Keith co-founded the disability rights organization, Breaking Barriers. An avid fan of local music and theater. Keith believes in encouraging connection and collaboration while also speaking your truth.

Heidi Jeub

Alissa Brickman

Anthony Hall

Shane Mahon

Keith Piskur

Charlene Ridlon

Breanna Rhodes

Sandra Theis

Information coming soon.

Heidi Jeub

Alissa Brickman

Sandra Kampf Theis

Betz Steichen

Advisory

Lily is a Central MN-based mixed media artist exploring agrarian and rural imagery as it relates to concepts of value, ownership, and identity. Lily teaches art at the Sartell Middle School. She was previously the Arts Coordinator at Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Lily holds a B.A. in Studio Arts and Art History from University of Minnesota, Morris. Lily also serves on the board of Raising a Farmer Non Profit, as well as The Holdingford Fine Arts Now Booster Club. Through her work in arts programming she strived to make arts accessible and meaningful.

Advisory

Keith is a native of Illinois and longtime resident of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Keith Piskur is a poet, public speaker, and activist focusing on the subjects of diversity, human rights, violence prevention, disability awareness, and mixed orientation relationships. Keith is a longtime member of Advocates for Independence as well as a current member of Project 37 and Spiritual Social Action Committee. While attending Saint Cloud State University, Keith co-founded the disability rights organization Breaking Barriers. An avid fan of local music and theater, Keith enjoys writing, exploring nature, photography, and training his service dog. A student of life, Keith believes in encouraging connection and collaboration while also speaking your truth.