Beth Johnson
Graphic Design Consultant – AmplifyDMC
As the resident graphic designer at AmplifyDMC, Beth’s role draws on a life-long love of design and tinkering. After studying graphic design and advertising at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Beth went on to become a multi-disciplinary designer and maker.
Meredith Heneghan
Writer – AmplifyDMC
With writing experience that’s brought her to art museums, community magazines, financial institutions, and now AmplifyDMC, Meredith has found that the best way to develop any story is by connecting with people. When she’s not working, she’s running the city trails, visiting Wisconsin, and enjoying time with neighbors and friends.
Amy Sinykin
Strategic Planning Consultant – AmplifyDMC
Amy’s years of experience in the nonprofit sector offer tremendous value for the teams and projects she leads. Amy has worked with organizations of all sizes and at all stages of growth; there are few challenges Amy hasn’t helped a client work through before. She finds satisfaction in helping organizations achieve alignment and implement effective strategies to advance their missions.
Amy specializes in operations, nonprofit governance, technology implementation, and budgeting, to name just a few of her areas of expertise. Approachable and organized, Amy can be depended on to provide clients and colleagues sound advice and growth opportunities while successfully managing projects to completion.
Aimee Sandy
Controller/CFO Consultant – All In One Accounting
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Aimee is a Controller at All In One Accounting. She has over 20 years of nonprofit accounting experience. Her career has spanned social services, community action, and the arts — giving her a breadth of nonprofit expertise that allows her to meet clients exactly where they are.
Aimee is known for her ability to bring calm and clarity to organizations that need it most. She has managed accounting for dozens of nonprofit clients simultaneously, sharpening her instincts for anticipating needs before they arise and building trust across diverse leadership teams. Her approach is proactive and relational: she has a gift for translating complex financials into conversations that empower boards and executives to make confident decisions. Whether she is building a cash flow projection, navigating a federal audit, or developing the people around her, Aimee shows up with thoroughness, dependability, and genuine care for the mission behind the numbers.
Sarah Tollefson
Accountant – All In One Accounting
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Sarah brings 5 years of dedicated nonprofit accounting experience to her role as an Accountant at All In One Accounting. With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bemidji State University, she specializes in financial management, budgeting, and grant management for organizations making positive social impacts.
Her distinctive strength lies in her comprehensive approach to nonprofit financial management. Her expertise in federal grant management, coupled with her strong leadership abilities and collaborative spirit, makes her an invaluable asset to both the AIOA team and their clients. She excels in implementing financial controls, improving processes, and mentoring junior accountants to achieve their objectives.
Rebecca Tretheway
Financial Advisor – EFS Advisors
Rebecca specializes in working with individuals in different stages of retirement planning. She is well versed in the nuances of the industry and earned a reputation for excellence in client service. Rebecca is known for her relatability, taking pride in working hard and giving her best to colleagues and clients. Mentored by the company president, she is well-adept at providing sound advice to individuals, no matter their stage in life. In addition to her Series 6, 26, 63, and 65 registrations, Rebecca holds her Life and Health Insurance license, is Long Term Care Insurance certified, and recently earned her Certified Retirement Education Specialist (CRES) certification. Her specializations include comprehensive financial planning and the coordination of benefits for employees.
Kate-Madonna Hindes
Writing Consultant – GirlMeetsGeek
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From Petco to Amex, Miracle-Ear to U.S. Bank, Kate-Madonna has worked with businesses and organizations to transform their marketing copy to elevate awareness and create emotional connections. Published in national magazines, quarterlies, and books, Hindes has established herself as a leader in the marcom world. With over 15 years of published experience from running regional magazines to leading newsrooms, Kate-Madonna pinpoints often underlooked trends and takes b2b, b2c and internet cat videos… very, very, seriously. Notably, Hindes sits on the board for The Mars Generation and is the owner of GirlMeetsGeek, a boutique content firm in St. Paul.
Kelcey Patrick-Feree
Attorney – Law Office of Kelcey Patrick-Ferree
Kelcey Patrick-Ferree is a business, internet, and intellectual property attorney. Kelcey is invested in making sure her clients’ ideas are protected and helping them usher in the future. With a top ten legal education from Duke University, large firm and in-house experience, Kelcey makes elite level legal advice accessible to nonprofits, startups, small businesses, and mid-size businesses. She tailors her process to each client’s unique needs, and applies her professional excellence and a personal touch to every project. Her practice includes intellectual property, internet, privacy and data security, complex contracts, marketing and advertising, social media, e-commerce, and information technology law. Kelcey is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and Iowa.
Rachel Brummond
Operations and IT Coordinator – Contractor
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Rachel has over 15 years of experience working with small businesses across the country with their back-end operations. She specializes in all things administrative operations but creating and organizing file systems and team accountability are her strengths. Many of the clients she works with consider her the glue that holds the team together, jumping in to make sure loose ends are tied.
