Association Staff
To contact a specific MASA staff member, use the following email format:
[FirstName].[LastName]@mnasa.org
If you're unsure of the correct contact or need further assistance, please reach out to our general office info@mnasa.org.
[FirstName].[LastName]@mnasa.org
If you're unsure of the correct contact or need further assistance, please reach out to our general office info@mnasa.org.
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Executive Director
Deb Henton, Ed.D. Direct Line/Cell Phone: 651-439-7719 Main Office Line: 651-645-6272 Dr. Henton's Biography Dr. Deb Henton was appointed Executive Director of MASA on July 1, 2020. She had been an active member of MASA participating on various committees and served as President of the association in 2018-19. During her presidency, Dr. Henton worked with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to advance the initiatives in the MASA strategic plan and worked to outline an initiative to increase the number of female superintendents. As Executive Director, she will continue these efforts while also focusing on inclusion and equity... read more |
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Director of Professional Learning
Dr. Lori Zimmerman Direct Line: 651-295-7761 Dr. Zimmerman leads communication and professional learning initiatives for MASA and MASE (Minnesota Administrators for Special Education.) She provides leadership for the staff and facilitates several member committees. |
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Manager of Accounting, Events, and Business Partnerships
Stephanie Kastanos Direct Line: 651-251-0314 Stephanie manages the association’s fiscal resources to ensure the best possible services for its members. She also supports MASA's business partners, especially via conference events, advertising and accessing benefits. |
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Communications and Marketing Manager
Dave Christians Direct Line: 651-789-4061 Dave manages the association’s marketing, communications, and public relations efforts. He also provides technology support within the organization and at organization events. |
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Executive Assistant - Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Director of Professional Learning
Taylor Ethen Direct Line: 651-789-4062 Taylor provides administrative support in the areas of support to the MASA Executive Director, the MASA Board of Directors and the MASA Director of Professional Learning. Taylor also manages the event coordination and planning of the associations annual conferences and annual workshops. |
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Administrative Coordinator - Membership, Accounts, and Events
Sara Klecker Direct Line: 651-789-4064 Main Office Line: 651-645-6272 Sara provides administrative support in the areas of membership and member service, business partnerships, and events. |