KIPP MN BOARD MEMBERS
OFFICERS
Nicole Danielsen, Chair, Community Rep
Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, Vice Chair, Community Rep
Prince Jibunor, Treasurer, Community Rep
MEMBERS
Rashida Sharpe, Parent Rep
John Ford, Teacher Rep
virtual meeting
Board meetings are open to the public. Meetings can also be attended virtually via the link below.
2026-27 MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTE: Board Meetings will be held from 4:30-6:00pm unless noted otherwise.
2026-2027 MEETINGS
Wednesday, September 23
Wednesday, October 28
Board Retreat & Training
Wednesday, December 2
Wednesday, January 27
Wednesday, March 24
Wednesday, May 26
Wednesday, June 23
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
NOTE: Finance Committee Meetings will be held from 12:00-1:00pm unless noted otherwise.
Friday, July 17th
Friday, August 21st
Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, November 19
Wednesday, December 17
Wednesday, January 21
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, June 17
Nicole Danielsen
Role: Board Chair
Served on Board since: 2019
ndanielsen@kippminnesota.org
Kojo Amoo-Gottfried
Role: Vice Chair
Served on Board since: 2020
kamoo-gottfried@kippminnesota.org
Affiliation: Cargill
Prince Jibunor
Role: Treasurer
Served on Board since: 2022
pjibunor@kippminnesota.org
Affiliation: Cargill
Rashida Sharpe
Role: Parent Representative
Served on Board since: 2026
John Ford
Role: Teacher Representative
Served on Board since: 2025
jford@kippminnesota.org
Affiliation: KIPP MN Public Schools
KIPP MN AFFILIATED BUILDING
CORPORATION BOARD MEMBERS
Wade Jones | VP of Finance & Operations, Kids in Need Foundation
Email: wjones@kippminnesota.org
Pat Black | Community Mortgage Lender, CrossCountry Mortgage
Email: pblack@kippminnesota.org
Christina Saunders | Executive Director, ACES for Kids
Email: csaunders@kippminnesota.org
Mailing Address: 5034 N Oliver Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55430