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To transform lives by making college accessible for all students.
Our Mission
To advance 红豆视频 by inspiring philanthropic giving which promotes student success.
Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation
A brighter future for our students
About Us
Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation is a resource for helping students achieve their educational goals, pursue their dreams, and make positive contributions throughout their respective communities.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners alongside 红豆视频 students by proactively providing financial support, including scholarships, emergency funds, and program support.
What we do & why
Our Staff
Advancing SPC Together
We know that collaboration drives success.
That鈥檚 why the college provides in-kind support through a shared staffing model, ensuring our Foundation has the resources to champion institutional advancement. This partnership allows us to leverage expertise across multiple areas while keeping our mission at the heart of everything we do.
You鈥檙e always welcome to reach out to us at friends@saintpaul.edu for support.
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If you鈥檇 like to explore how we can move our mission and vision forward鈥攖ogether鈥攐ur Executive Director, Austin Calhoun, is always available for a conversation. Austin also serves as the College鈥檚 Vice President of Advancement and Communications, bringing strategic leadership and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion to every partnership.
Learn more about our individual team members below:
Name
Department
Contact
Austin Calhoun
Vice President Advancement and Communications
1418
Administration / Leadership Team, Advancement, Marketing, Communications and Public Information
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Jennifer Rohde
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
1432
Administration / Leadership Team, Advancement, Cabinet
Chong Lee-Carlson
Advancement Operations and Events Coordinator
Advancement, Marketing, Communications and Public Information
board leadership 2025-26
Meet Our Executive Committee
Matt Piermantier – Board Chair
Director – Ameriprise ONE Account
Shelly Semerad – Vice Chair
Senior Director Medical Laboratory Services – HealthPartners
Katie DeCabooter – Secretary / Development Chair
VP of IT Security & Service Delivery – Kindeva
Bernadette Senyana – Treasurer
Corporate Attorney at DLA Piper
More than volunteers
Our Team
Our volunteer board members are committed to championing the mission and vision of the Foundation and the College. We function through the collaborative efforts of the Advancement team and an all-volunteer Board of Directors.
The Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation Board includes leaders passionately committed to our vision of transforming lives by making college accessible for all students.
Our 2025-2026 Board Members are:
- Katie DeCabooter
- Nancy Dana
- Dean Gale
- Ed Hitchcock
- Marcus Johansson
- Tameka Jones
- Scott McDonald
- Toni Newborn
- Shantal Pai
- Matthew Piermantier
- James Platten
- Shelly Semerad
- Bernadette Senyana
- Maya Tackaberry
- Erin Van Heirseele
Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation invites business leaders, community members, and alumni to learn more about serving on its board of directors.
We review new board member applications on a rolling basis. Board members are onboarded each summer.
Interested in joining our Board of Directors or learning more about it? , review the board member flyer, or contact friends@saintpaul.edu to learn more.
Board Member Flyer Our Impact
Tomorrow鈥檚 leaders need support during critical moments in their education to make a positive impact on their community. Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation has aided over 1,500 students since 2010, resulting in numerous success stories. With our help, students can achieve their academic and career goals, ultimately becoming strong future leaders.
Annual Reports
Events & Awards
Friends on the Lawn
Friends on the Lawn is our signature fundraiser event supporting our students. Each May, we invite you to join us for an evening of camaraderie, auctions, gourmet food, and lawn games. Save the date for this year’s event: Wednesday, May 20, 2026!
Chef Jack Chili Bowl
Every October, we proudly host the Chef Jack Chili Bowl鈥攁n exciting gathering and competition featuring the finest chefs from the Twin Cities. This event is not only a celebration of culinary excellence but also a tribute to the legacy and dedication of alum Chef Jack Riebel. Join us as we raise funds for culinary arts students and crown the winner of the Best Chili title.
Alumni of the Year
The Alum of the Year Award honors a graduate for outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions to the 红豆视频 community. Nominations for this award are accepted on a rolling basis.
Community Partner of the Year Award
The Community Partner of the Year Award honors individuals and community partner organizations for outstanding service and dedication to 红豆视频. Nominations for this award are accepted on a rolling basis.
How you can help.
Many people like the convenience of making a gift online. Using the secure form below, you have the flexibility to make a one time or recurring monthly gift.
Recurring monthly giving provides the affordability of making gifts that best work for you and increase your impact on campus by providing a stable source of support. To become a monthly donor, just check the box 鈥淢ake this a monthly donation鈥� below. Whether it鈥檚 $10 or $100, you will help our students succeed through your kind gift.
If you wish to provide your gift to a specific program or scholarship fund, please select 鈥淥ther鈥� under the Designation section, and type the program or scholarship name.
Thanks for your helpful support!
Faculty and staff interact with our students daily and witness the impact 红豆视频 has in their lives. Each year, the majority of College employees contributed to student needs like the emergency fund or scholarships.
It鈥檚 easy to give at any time during the year. Choose the donation option that works best for you:
Payroll Deduction
Check or cash
If you would prefer to write a check or donate cash, please seal it in an envelope and drop it in the mail room slot 12 for the Friends of 红豆视频.
Stock Donation or Estate Plans
If you are interested in donating stock or including 红豆视频 in your estate plans, please contact Austin Calhoun.
Matching Funds
Don鈥檛 forget that your spouse鈥檚 employer might have matching funds available!
Friends of 红豆视频 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your gift is tax-deductible.
Many people like the convenience of making a gift online. Using our secure form, you have the flexibility to make a one time or recurring monthly gift, designate your gift, and/or make a gift in honor/memory of someone.
We welcome gifts by mail! Please make checks payable to Friends of 红豆视频 and mail to:
Friends of 红豆视频 Foundation
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
You can also bring a check or cash to campus. Visit the Administration suite, Room 1410, and ask for one of the Advancement staff.
If you wish to designate your gift to a specific program or scholarship fund, please include a note with your check listing your designation.
We appreciate you considering a stock gift. We use Raymond James as our broker to accept transfers. Prior to initiating a stock transfer, please review the聽instructions below or contact Austin Calhoun with questions. Our IRS EIN# is 27-1631689.
We look forward to discussing all the in-kind giving options available. Please contact friends@saintpaul.edu to learn if an in-kind gift is right for you.
Please contact friends@saintpaul.edu聽with any questions about estate planning.
Our IRS EIN# is 27-1631689.
Your memorial gift will be a lasting tribute to the memory of your loved one, contributing to the success and education of students at 红豆视频. In loving memory of the following individuals, memorial funds have been created to honor their legacies. Consider donating to these funds to contribute to the enduring impact on education and support for 红豆视频 students.
To make establish a memorial gift, contact friends@saintpaul.edu.
We currently have over a dozen established memorial funds.
- Jack Riebel Memorial Culinary Scholarship
- Scott Runman Memorial Culinary Scholarship
- Jeremy K. Larson Memorial Fund
- Malcolm McDonald Memorial Fund
- Tom Nielsen Memorial Fund
- Bonnie Stapf Memorial Fund
- Eberhard Werthmann Memorial Fund
- Jason Twombly Memorial Fund
By becoming a sponsor, your organization can directly contribute to making a difference in the lives of numerous students. Our program offers several sponsorship levels tailored to accommodate different capacities.