Leadership

Patrick Thueson was appointed to President of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in March, 2020.

Miata Getaweh began her role as Vice President of Human Resources in October 2022.

Joe Khawaja was named Vice President of Finance in February 2022. He is responsible for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Property Management.

Alexis Oberdorfer was named LSS’ first Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships in August 2021.

Paul Slack has been Vice President of Collaboration and Coaching since December 2021. In this role, Paul builds on the organization’s work to identify ways to improve current practices and promote LSS’ values and commitment to mission.

Named Vice President of Development in October, 2019, Jesse Stremcha provides overall leadership in philanthropy to engage individual donors, congregations and faith communities, and volunteers in the life-changing work of the organization.