Before starting the Cimarron program in 2008, Jaime spent over ten years doing youth programming through camps, churches, and childcare settings. She earned an undergraduate degree in communication from Concordia College in Moorhead, followed by a second degree in Spanish Education. 

Anh was born in Vietnam and raised in Minnesota. She has a bachelor's degree in Youth Studies and minors in Asian American Studies. Her hobbies are experimenting with new recipes, listening to music, and traveling. Fun fact: Anh used to participate in the Cimarron Teen Center as a youth and now she is the current Program Coordinator for Cimarron! 

Carey grew up here in Minnesota.  She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from St. Mary’s University and after graduation, she moved to Puebla, Mexico to teach English.  After two years, she returned to Minnesota to obtain her teaching certification and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from Minnesota State University, Mankato.  She has worked as an English Language Learner instructor in the public schools grades k-12 and with adults.

Melvin grew up in Ghana and has lived in Minnesota for 5 years now . Melvin has Associate degree in Accounting and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s. He has experience working in a school setting , assisting with educational and recreational activities to support their growth and development .  Some of Melvins hobbies are photography , thrifting and listening to music

Nayeli grew up in Minnesota learning English and Spanish. She has spent time focusing her studies on social justice, ethics of criminology, and youth work at Hamline University. Prior to joining FamilyMeans in 2025, she has experience working as a tutor, community center counselor, children’s program assistant, youth mentor, classroom and KidsClub paraprofessional throughout the Twin Cities.

Erin has an undergraduate degree in English writing and history from Concordia College in Moorhead.  Prior to joining FamilyMeans in 2010, she worked in area school districts as a teacher and special education paraprofessional.