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People with passion

Meet the Board at the Annex Teen Clinic! Click on their photo to be directed to their bio.

Allison Dona

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: MD/PhD Student, University of Minnesota

I am passionate about improving access to trauma-informed, evidence-based health care. I am currently a medical student and also a PhD student doing public health research. I love being on the board because of the Annex’s emphasis on actively listening to young people, reproductive justice, and continuous improvement. Outside of work I enjoy interacting with small animals, repurposing and reusing old items, and taking long urban hike-walks around the city.

Babra Mumia

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Treasurer

Place of Work: Administrative Assistant, Kadiri House

I was born and raised in Kenya. I am currently an administrative assistant at Kadiri House. I love being on the board because I get to help in making the decisions that help young people make choices that they will be proud of regarding their sexual health.

Baye Diouf

Pronouns: He/Him

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Chief Financial Officer, Northpoint Health and Wellness

Being a member of the board signifies that we support the wellbeing of our youngest, their reproductive and sexual health, and their overall health. We are reminded to take our role as leader of our youth seriously, to ensure the longevity of the services that they need, and to advocate on their behalf. In my spare time, I enjoy the presence of my children and wife. We like to go to the cabin, do water activities, go fishing, and make art. Work is my main hobby, but I find the time to paint and work on my boats.

Chris Sullivan

Pronouns: He/Him

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Chief Information Officer, Self Esteem Brands

I was inspired to join the The Annex’s board to support an organization that was focused on empowering young people to navigate the complex intersection of sexuality and health in a way that is respectful and inclusive. I appreciate my position as a board member because it allows me to help young people feel confident and take charge of their health. When I am not working on the board I love to travel. I’ve been to 47 states and 23 countries. In most countries I’ll find a way to take cooking lessons, too. As I also love to cook.

DaVonna L. Rucker

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Director of the Office of African American Health, Minnesota Department of Health

I am a lifetime youth and family advocate with a passion for advancing equity, reducing disparities, and empowering the marginalized. It is my foundational belief that humans need to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected at all stages of their life. I am happy to support the work of the Teen Annex Clinic because I believe in the mission to empower youth with education and autonomy to successfully navigate adulthood.

I have a family of 5 that takes up most of my time. I enjoy supporting my kids at their sporting events and family card/game nights. I also enjoy all things physical and/or competitive, art integrated, and roller skating.

Emi Gacaj

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Researcher, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, University of Minnesota Department of Biomedical Engineering

I am a lifetime youth and family advocate with a passion for advancing equity, reducing disparities, and empowering the marginalized. It is my foundational belief that humans need to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected at all stages of their life. I am happy to support the work of the Teen Annex Clinic because I believe in the mission to empower youth with education and autonomy to successfully navigate adulthood.

I have a family of 5 that takes up most of my time. I enjoy supporting my kids at their sporting events and family card/game nights. I also enjoy all things physical and/or competitive, art integrated, and roller skating.

Eric Musungayi

Pronouns: He/Him

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Chief Health Officer, People’s Center Clinic Services

Erika Kent

Pronouns: She/Her 

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Former Nonprofit Administrator and Development Professional

I’m so proud to be a part of the important work of providing and advancing adolescent whole person sexual healthcare in Minnesota. I come to this role with over two decades of experience in fundraising, communications, and nonprofit administration — and with a personal commitment to Annex’s mission to empower young people to take charge of their sexual health. Despite being officially retired due to a chronic illness and disability, for the past decade I’ve been working as a consultant and volunteer, helping organizations use their values-based voice to drive both earned and contributed income and do their critical work. In addition to my career in nonprofits, I’m a photographer, graphic designer, partner, parent, ally, putterer, and unpaid dog groomer.

As a health-focused person and mother, I see and respect the deep need for “equitable, accessible, and confidential teen sexual health services and education,” and I am eager to serve with Annex’s thoughtful board and staff!

Javiera Monardez

Pronouns: She/Ella

Position: Board Member

Place of Work: Co-founder, Familia Solutions

I am a physician from Chile, dedicated to public health and community health promotion, and I am the co-founder of Familia Solutions, a company to increase organizations’ capacity to address the health needs of Latinx Families. I love being part of the board because I can stay connected to the reproductive health world, that has become one of my passions, and I can make an impact through it. Being an immigrant, I like to get involved in initiatives to make our voices heard. I love connecting with people, spending time outdoors with my family and friends, and traveling. My philosophy is that we all have the power to make this world better if we get involved and work for what we believe in. We all need to do our part.

Jessica Jerney

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Secretary

Place of Work: Program Evaluator, Ramsey County 

My favs are my kitties, my family, and friends! I like meeting new people too! Youth work, reproductive justice, grassroots organizing, and parenting have been key elements in my life learning journey so far. I love the Annex because it is a community for young people to participate in and a place where their choices are supported.

Jocelyn Beard

Pronouns: She/Her

Position: Board Chair

Place of Work: Community Relations Manager, Tubman

I love being on the board at the Annex Teen Clinic because we are a part of making sure that young people have access to confidential and affirming care. I am a nonprofit professional, a small business owner, a transplant Minnesotan (originally from St. Louis, MO) – so GO CARDS – St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Fan & I enjoy spending time with my husband, James just being goofy. Two mantras I have are “be a bridge and “be compostable” – want to know more, feel free to ask more about if we ever meet. One last thing – Annex Staff ROCK! Thank you for living out our mission!

Scott Dyer

Pronouns: He/Him

Position: Board Vice President

Place of Work: Retired Family Physician

I was a volunteer physician at the Annex for several years beginning in 1977 and joined the board after my retirement in 2018 because I wanted to be a part of the organization that I had enjoyed so much early in my career. Hearing the staff describe the work in the clinic and in the schools and community is inspiring. I believe that sexual health care and education are vital to the mental and physical health of us all, and the most critical time to provide it is in the teen years. Being retired gives me plenty of time to work in my vegetable garden, ride my recumbent bike, play my piano, and enjoy a day every week with my grandchild. 

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Annex Teen Clinic Board of Directors? Check out our board application or send an inquiry to Director of Marketing and Development, Holly Leppanen, at holly@annexteenclinic.org.

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The Annex Teen Clinic helps young people take charge of their sexual health by providing confidential health services and education.

Your right to access these services without anyone’s permission or knowledge after the fact is protected by law. Confidentiality is important to us because we know it’s important to you.

No one is turned away for their inability to pay, and you will be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect as an individual.

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