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Neighbors, Inc. names new CEO

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

Nowcaptaining the cadre of staff and volunteers at Neighbors, Inc., is Dawn Wambeke, who has 23 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and was recently named the nonprofit’s new executive director.

“I am truly inspired by the tremendous, long-standing community support that Neighbors has from their volunteers and supporters,” said Wambeke. “For 51 years, with the unwavering support of their community, Neighbors has been able to provide highly dignified person-centered basic needs services including food and clothing, and today they have expanded their scope with the launch of financial empowerment services. I am thrilled to join their incredible work, and I look forward to getting connected within the community.”

Wambeke has a bachelor’s in psychology from Southwest State University and a mini master of business association for nonprofit organizations program from the University of St. Thomas. Previously, she served as executive director of Advance Opportunities, a Marshall, Minn.-based nonprofit that provides employment and training for adults with developmental disabilities. She has also directed and managed economic empowerment programs for Twin Cities-based organizations including CAPI USA, Pillsbury United Communities and Emerge.

Wambeke will oversee 16 staff and

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