Paul Shanafelt brings more than 15 years of experience across nonprofit leadership, youth development, community engagement, consulting, and public policy. Paul’s connection to FamilyMeans began at the Landfall Teen Center, where he worked as the Program Coordinator from 2011-2015. Since his time at FamilyMeans, Paul has served in leadership roles with civic engagement nonprofits, the City of Minneapolis, and public-sector consulting projects across Minnesota. His work has included managing public engagement efforts, developing youth and community programming, advancing public policy and budgets, developing strategic plans, writing public-facing communications, teaching, and managing complex engagement and planning projects with state agencies, local governments and community partners. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

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! 

Jailyn is a graduate of Tartan High School as well as the Landfall Youth programs! She is currently working on her surgical technician degree at St. Paul College. In her free time, Jailyn enjoys culinary challenges , constantly learning new dishes to serve for her family to help out her mom.

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. Carey holds a Master's Degree in Leadership and Student Affairs. 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.

First generation Ethiopian American, born and raised in Minnesota. I have a background in both pediatric healthcare and education. I enjoyed spending my study years at the University of Minnesota where I was introduced to youth mentoring. My hobbies include walks, traveling, PC gaming, anime, and date nights with my husband. I love serving youth, and am glad to be able to continue to do so through Family Means.