Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus
About Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus
Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus serves as the State Network Director at Unite Us and has been a Board Member at WellShare International since 2022. She holds multiple degrees and certifications in nonprofit management, project management, and continuous improvement from various universities.
Work at Unite Us
Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus serves as the State Network Director at Unite Us, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on building and managing partnerships that enhance community health and social services. Her responsibilities include coordinating efforts to integrate health and social care systems, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive support. Lofthus's experience in nonprofit management and healthcare partnerships informs her approach to this position.
Board Membership at WellShare International
Since 2022, Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus has been a Board Member at WellShare International. In this capacity, she contributes to the organization's mission of improving health outcomes for underserved communities. Her involvement includes strategic planning and oversight of programs aimed at addressing health disparities. Lofthus brings her extensive background in nonprofit management and community health to her role on the board.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus has a diverse educational background. She earned a Masters in Nonprofit Management (MNM) from Hamline University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources and Sciences from the University of California, Davis, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, Lofthus has pursued various executive education programs, including a Mini Masters of the Lean Enterprise and Continuous Improvement and Lean at the University of St. Thomas.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Partnerships
Before her current roles, Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus worked at Second Harvest Heartland as the Director of Health Care Partnerships from 2016 to 2020. In this position, she was responsible for developing and managing partnerships that aimed to improve access to food and healthcare services. Her earlier experience includes a 14-year tenure at Be The Match, where she served as Operations Manager in Case Management, focusing on patient support and operational efficiency.
Professional Development and Certifications
Alexandra De Kesel Lofthus has pursued various professional development opportunities. She completed the Essential Project Management Certification at the University of Minnesota from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she participated in the Designing for Social Systems program hosted by Stanford University's d.School in 2018. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her studies at the University of St. Thomas, where she completed an Executive Education Program in Continuous Improvement and Lean in 2015.