Biographies

Stephanie Scibora
Chair

Director, Business Operations, Securian Financial

Stephanie is passionate about making a meaningful, visible difference in our community, particularly with those most vulnerable.

Since 2005, Stephanie has committed much of her volunteer time in this space. She takes deep pride in being part of Listening House, a small-but-mighty, roll-up-your-sleeves team who makes a meaningful difference for those served.

In addition to a passion for the cause, she brings strong leadership and a successful track record in advancing a vision and strategy while operationalizing services and infrastructure. Stephanie is a wife and mother of two children; a lover of family, Minnesota, and all of our glorious seasons.

Mike Cahn
Vice Chair

Mike Cahn joined the Board of Listening House in 2019 and is pleased to be a part of an organization that brings respect and dignity to a population that is frequently overlooked or ignored.

Since retiring from Securian Financial in 2017, Mike has devoted much of his time helping those in need through his volunteer work at the Rosemount food shelf and at Bridging - who provide home furnishings.

Prior to retiring, Mike worked for over 35 years in Information Technology, and is using the IT skills he has developed to assist Listening house with their IT needs. Mike lives in Rosemount with his wife, Kari, and his two sons, Jack, and Nathaniel.

Anna Street
Secretary

Attorney - Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O'Connell, PLLC

Anna knows the importance of safe low-barrier places for all members of our community from her time representing clients through the court process. She knows not having a safe place to sleep is sometimes not preventable and felt it was important that she work on protecting our community holistically. Anna was born and raised in St. Paul and lives in the Twin Cities with her partner and two children. She feels deeply committed to giving back to the community that raised her.

Kate Jahnke
Treasurer

Internal Audit Director, CHS

Kate was drawn to Listening House because the organization epitomizes the Golden Rule – treat others as you would like to be treated. In addition, she grew up in St. Paul and values the opportunity to stay connected to the community and give back. Kate has held multiple leadership positions in internal audit departments in the Twin Cities. She is a CPA and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the College of St. Benedict. Kate lives with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys being active, including hiking with her family and daily runs.

John Engebreth
Chair, Development Committee

Executive Director, Minnesota Outpatient, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

John is passionate about the mission of Listening House because every life-regardless of circumstance- is deserving of love, dignity, and acknowledgment. John works in St Paul and lives in the east metro, and wants to support his neighbors and community. His entire career has focused on supporting individuals and families seeking freedom from substance use disorders, and through this work has learned many insights into human services and nonprofit work. John works to bring his skills, support, and enthusiasm to help Listening House as it grows and impacts more lives. He is buoyed in life by a wonderful partner, many passions and hobbies, and 4 dogs that keep them very busy and loved!

Terry Giinther
Member-at-Large

Library Manager, City of St. Paul

The kind-hearted work of Listening House brings resources and services into the hands of the needy. It is a place where guests are welcomed and acknowledged; a place where no judgment exists, much like the public library. I have served the public as a librarian in many communities across the Twin Cities, witnessing the many faces of the oppressed and less fortunate. On several occasions, I have encountered individuals arriving in our cities with nothing more than a plastic bag of belongings and their first stop is the public library.

Terry enjoys helping people improve and enhance their lives. His degree in counseling helps him assist individuals with compassion and understanding. He believes in the power of volunteering and offers his time to Great River Greening, Habitat for Humanity and Listening House.

Ashray Gupta
Member-at-Large

Raised in St. Paul, Ashray has deep Midwestern roots, having graduated from the Carlson School of Management in 2020 with a degree in Finance. Ashray is currently enrolled at Carlson for his Executive MBA, anticipating graduation in the spring of 2024.

He has nearly a decade of entrepreneurial experience, having started his first venture at the age of 15. Ashray is a strong believer in supporting the entrepreneur community in Minnesota and actively focuses on sustainability and renewability efforts. He focuses his professional efforts on renovating and rehabilitating condemned and soon-to-be condemned properties throughout the neighborhoods of St. Paul to increase the housing stock and help aid in the availability of affordable housing.

Gaith Hijazin
Member-at-Large

Project Manager III - Strategic Implementation Office at the State of Texas

An innovative leader with over 10 years of experience building and maintaining educational programs and global partnerships. 

Gaith's current role encompasses coordinating statewide strategic priorities, including developing comprehensive college and career advising strategies, facilitating the implementation of student success initiatives, orchestrating distance and digital learning programs, and project managing the production of Talent Strong Texas, a state-wide higher education strategic plan.

Gaith enjoys staying active, whether working out, playing pickleball, traveling and hiking around the world, or skiing.

As he learns more about his role on the Board, Gaith looks forward to sharing his passion and skillset to help Listening House grow and succeed.

Brad Junnila
Member-at-Large

Director of Operations & Controller/CFO, All In One Accounting

Brad is a dedicated accounting professional, providing financial expertise to small businesses and non-profit organizations. He is passionate about community engagement and contributing his time and resources to further Listening House's mission. He strives to make a positive impact on the individuals in our community who are most in need.

Brad resides in south Minneapolis and is committed to serving the local community by addressing the needs of those facing homelessness. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast and spends his free time biking, wilderness backpacking, and playing disc golf in one of the many local parks. This passion for nature mirrors his commitment to creating a better and more compassionate community for all.

Joseph Schauer
Member-at-Large

Attorney, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

While representing children in child protection matters, Joe observed the overwhelming need many families have for additional resources. Joe is excited to be part of an organization that provides a safe environment where individuals and families struggling with homelessness or poverty can feel connected and receive much needed services. Joe looks forward to helping Listening House expand and brings years of experience as corporate lawyer and CPA (inactive) to the Board. In his free time, Joe enjoys playing sports with his boys and enjoying the outdoors.

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Glen A. Shackelford
Member at-Large

Educator, Recovery coach, Youth program founder

Glen A. Shackelford is a dedicated and compassionate professional with a diverse background in education and community involvement. His dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others, particularly children and families, is evident through his active involvement in community initiatives, including as an educator in the Minneapolis public schools system and founding the "Something Good for Summer" youth program, which is aimed at teaching children the value of kindness and community service.

Throughout his career, Glen's commitment to helping others has shone through, whether in his roles as an educator, recovery coach, youth program founder, or being part of the Listening House Board.