Dr. Milpha Blamo
Champlin,MN
Summary
Highly-focused and ambitious Nonprofit Executive and Educator bringing over a decade of management experience with extensive organizational development background.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Talent and Culture
The Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - Current
- Develops comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates.
- Implements employee engagement programs to enhance workplace culture.
- Oversees performance management processes to align goals with strategic outcomes.
Director of Talent and Culture
The Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided leadership and programming to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture at The Minneapolis Foundation.
- Led the HR team and partnered with the President/CEO and senior leadership team to help staff members continually develop in their jobs, learn from the communities we serve and contribute in a high-performing environment.
Adjunct Instructor-ORDL 6502 Org Strategies
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
10.2020 - Current
- Develops course materials and in-class discussion topics on talent management and organizational culture for graduate-level learners.
- Fosters a culture of inclusion through authentic engagement with learners.
- Monitors and assesses student learning outcomes, providing constructive feedback on academic progress.
Adjunct Instructor-LEAD 1961W Personal Leadership
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitates classroom discussions to promote critical thinking on leadership development topics.
- Develops engaging course materials tailored for diverse student populations in writing-intensive course.
- Assess student performance through projects, papers, and presentations.
Human Resources Director
The Link
Minneapolis, MN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed and managed Human Resources functions: recruitment, compensation analysis, benefits planning and reporting, training/development and all employee relations of the organization.
- Led and prioritized strategic efforts towards diversity, equity, inclusion and human capital development.
Interim Director of Finance and Operations
Brightwater Montessori Schools
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided oversight and leadership to those that managed the day-to-day operations ($3mil budget): food services, transportation, technology, health and safety, front office, facilities, and data management.
- Managed Recruitment, training/ development and compliance reporting for the organization and created and managed internal HR processes and procedures.
Director of Finance and Development
Partnership Academy Charter School
04.2005 - 07.2011
- Directed Human Resources and Accounting functions of the organization.
- Supervised accounting, business office staff, and vendors and created projections and forecasts needed to adequately plan for operational, program spending and capital projects.
- Trained and mentored other local charter school Finance and Business Office staff.
- Oversaw employee hiring, recruitment and training for multiple business locations.
Education
Doctor of Education Ed.D - Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06-2024
Master of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05.2018
Mini MBA - Nonprofit Management
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN2015
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.2015
Skills
- Public speaking
- Budget oversight
- Coaching
- Process Optimization/Improvements
- Project management
- Employee engagement
- Leadership development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Curriculum design
- Team building
- Compensation/benefits administration
Affiliations
- Board Member, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits August 2018-Present
- Member, Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Awards Selection Committee McKnight Foundation/Minnesota Council of Nonprofits May 2018-2020
- Member, Human Resources Director Hiring Panel City of Saint Paul/Mayor Melvin Carter December 2018
- Member, Board of Directors College of Liberal Arts Alumni Society, University of Minnesota May 2018-September 2019
- Member, Board of Directors Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Jan 2018-Present Member
- Member, Forbes Human Resources Council December 2020-Present
- Member, Normandale Community College Business Department Advisory Committee May 2019-Present
- Co-Chair, Minnesota Council of Foundation Compensation Workgroup May 2021-October 2021
Research Interests
- Leadership Development of Black Women in the Nonprofit Sector
- Organizational Change and Development
- Performance Management: A Values-Based Approach
- Team Effectiveness in Healthcare Organizations
- Diversity within Talent Acquisition
- Retaining Diverse Talent
- Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace
Certification
- Certified Facilitator, WSQ Discovery, A Deeper Way- 2020
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor-LEAD 1961W Personal Leadership
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2024 - Current
Vice President of Talent and Culture
The Minneapolis Foundation
12.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor-ORDL 6502 Org Strategies
Saint Catherine University
10.2020 - Current
Director of Talent and Culture
The Minneapolis Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resources Director
The Link
01.2017 - 01.2019
Interim Director of Finance and Operations
Brightwater Montessori Schools
06.2012 - 06.2013
Director of Finance and Development
Partnership Academy Charter School
04.2005 - 07.2011
Doctor of Education Ed.D - Leadership
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Hamline University
Mini MBA - Nonprofit Management
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota