Leave it all on the field with the ACES Associate Board

The ACES Associate Board is dedicated group of young professionals committed to advancing ACES’s mission to reduce the academic opportunity gap and improve the likelihood of success for students in underserved communities. As key ambassadors for the organization, members of the Associate Board broaden ACES’s base of support, lead and participate in vital initiatives, and build a bench of future leaders. The Associate Board meets on a quarterly basis and hosts several movement-building events per year to expand ACES’s reach and cultivate new supporters.

 

2023-24 Associate Board

Arthur Parens
Techstars

Will Phelps
Bernstein Private Wealth Management

Adam Pribyl
SportsEngine / NBC Sports NEXT

Avery Prine
Minnesota Management and Budget Agency

Megs Pulvermacher
Phoenix School Counseling

Jennifer Schultz
Promus Financial Group

Alison Spencer
Travel Beyond

Nicki Urlaub
WESCO Distribution

Megan Walstad
Minnesota Lynx

Mark Magelssen, Chair
ServiceNow

Josh Ruffin, Vice Chair
Minnesota Twins

Zach Cohen
The International School of Minnesota

Tyler David
Equitable Advisors

Korinne Gerhart
University of Minnesota Foundation

Lauren Hernandez
Ideal Image

Maria Jollie
Esko

Mike Kenyanya
Accenture

Megan Mulder
Parallax

Adam Neuger
Avanade

Past Associate Board Events

The Associate Board supports the ACES mission in many creative ways! See below for examples of past Associate Board events that make a difference for Minnesota students.

  • UPCOMING EVENT: Pints for a Purpose
    Thursday, November 9th from 4-9pm
    Barrel Theory, 248 East 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55101

    Join the ACES Associate Board at Pints for a Purpose. Grab a delicious craft brew, watch the Minnesota Wild game, and help tackle the academic opportunity gap!

    On Thursday, November 9, Barrel Theory will donate $1 to ACES for every pint sold in their taproom. Grab your friends and stop by anytime between 4-9pm to learn more about ACES, watch the Wild game, and enter our free raffle for AWESOME prizes! Come together and raise a glass for good. Cheers!

  • PAST EVENT: Tacos & Trivia for Minnesota students! Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 La Doña Cervecería (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, 55405)

    Are you looking for a fun way to make connections and make a difference in your community? The ACES Associate Board has just the event for you! Join us for Tacos & Trivia – all in support of our Minnesota students!

    Here’s how it works: on Wednesday, April 26th from 5-8pm, La Doña Cervecería will donate $1 to ACES for every drink sold in their Minneapolis taproom. Grab a pint and some delicious tacos, and stick around for an exciting game of pub-style trivia hosted by Minnesota Twins Broadcaster Kris Atteberry! We’ll have free raffles, awesome prizes, and lots of fun – all in support of ACES’s mission to eliminate education disparities and help students succeed!

  • PAST EVENT: Give to the Max Day
    Thursday, November 17th, 2023

    One year ago, Matt Dumba and Michael Boxall faced off in a friendly competition in support of ACES’s transformative programming for Minnesota students. This year, they’re BACK for another Give to the Max Day Challenge – and they’re bringing backup!

    Step off the sidelines with Matt Dumba and Mats Zuccarello of the Minnesota Wild and Michael Boxall and Robin Lod of Minnesota United FC to help ALL students receive an all-star education. Through November 17th, 2022, join #TeamDumbarello or #TeamBoxalod by making a donation of any amount to ACES.