Senior Leadership Team

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Contact: wwiegmann@simpsonhousing.org | 612.455.0847

Wendy first joined Simpson Housing Services as a Case Manager in 1998 and has been the Director of Programs since 2006. Wendy is dedicated to housing and supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Before coming to Simpson, she was an advocate at the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul, MN and volunteered for the Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky.

She has a BA in Psychology and English from Wartburg College and an MA in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine’s University. She was the 2007 recipient of the Bruce Vento Award for Distinguished Service, and is a community leader on efforts to end homelessness, serving on committees of Heading Home Hennepin and other local initiatives.

In her free time, Wendy likes to ride her scooter, spend time with friends and family, read, and garden.

Wendy has been with SHS since 1998.

Contact: dward@simpsonhousing.org | 612.455.0873

Deb joined Simpson Housing Services in February 2024 as Director of Finance. She is passionate about optimizing finance and accounting processes to support strategic goals and operational success. Prior to joining SHS, Deb worked as a management consultant, assisting organizations with business process improvements. She also has prior nonprofit experience as the Director of Finance at the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Deb is especially drawn to the important work and support Simpson provides to families and youth and is thrilled to have the opportunity to make an impact on Simpson’s mission.

Deb earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

In her free time, Deb enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and cheering on her twin teenagers with their sports and activities.

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Contact: cjacobson@simpsonhousing.org | 612-532-7559

Christina joined Simpson Housing Services in January 2021 as Director of Equity and Human Resources. Christina is an attorney and, prior to joining SHS, worked for several years as an employment lawyer in Chicago at a large law firm. She has extensive experience developing employment policies, diversity and inclusion programming, and harassment training for corporate clients and other organizations. Christina is passionate about streamlining processes. With every client or project, she has always sought to create a more equitable, consistent, and above all compassionate workplace.

Before working as a corporate lawyer, Christina began her career working as a legal fellow for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Her work with the organization made a big impact. She continued to advocate for underserved communities by providing free legal services to youth in criminal matters, representing children in race discrimination cases and serving as pro bono counsel to other low-income individuals in her spare time. A native to Minneapolis, Christina recently moved back home to be closer to her family.

Christina has a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2015.

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Contact: eloeffler@simpsonhousing.org | 612.210.2343

Elisabeth brings to Simpson over two decades of fundraising, communication and strategic planning experience to the position. Previously, Elisabeth served as the Development and Communications Director for five years at Clare Housing. There she expanded fundraising and communications efforts by implementing a new fundraising model at the agency. Prior to moving to Minneapolis in 2007, Elisabeth served as the Director of Development at Project Inform and the Executive Director at Academy of Friends in San Francisco. Elisabeth began her career in the performing arts working as the Events Manager at La Jolla Playhouse and The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Elisabeth has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the California State University, East Bay.

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Contact: cgiese@simpsonhousing.org | 612.455.0859

Christina has been matching caring volunteers with meaningful service since 2003. She enjoys collaborating with corporate partners, faith communities, schools, and families to provide service and learning opportunities. Her goal is to offer a variety of opportunities for the public to learn more about homelessness so citizens become actively engaged in housing solutions. The most rewarding part of her work is having long-term relationships with volunteers and seeing them grow their involvement with Simpson over time.

Christina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, learning, cooking, and being an active community volunteer. She passionately believes that every person has a right to safe and affordable housing.

Christina has been with SHS since 2002.