UMNDM is completely student-led. All of us come together weekly,
each with unique talents and skills, to plan and facilitate our big event.
"Dance Marathon at the University of Minnesota promotes acceptance and support for the
children and their families receiving care at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare while
striving to heighten student and community awareness and involvement by hosting events throughout the year."
If you'd like to learn more about what we do together - or even better, join our team! -
feel free to e-mail one of our Directors at dance@umn.edu
each with unique talents and skills, to plan and facilitate our big event.
"Dance Marathon at the University of Minnesota promotes acceptance and support for the
children and their families receiving care at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare while
striving to heighten student and community awareness and involvement by hosting events throughout the year."
If you'd like to learn more about what we do together - or even better, join our team! -
feel free to e-mail one of our Directors at dance@umn.edu
Ben Hall
Co-President Ben is in the class of 2022 studying Marketing, and has been in Dance Marathon @ UMN all four years of his time at the U! His favorite thing about Dance Marathon is working with amazing people for amazing kiddos. |
Jordan Arntz (she/her)
Co-President Jordan is in the class of 2023 studying Psychology on a Pre-Med track, and she's a black belt in karate! Her favorite part of Dance Marathon is the community that it brings together. |
Katie Strother (she/her)
Director of Family Relations Katie is in the class of 2023 studying English Education. Her favorite thing about Dance Marathon is getting to have fun with our miracle kiddos. A fun fact about Katie is that she has three siblings, and all of them live in different states! |
Dylan Durgapersad (he/him)
Director of Sponsorship and Director of Finance Dylan is in the class of 2023, studying mathematics with a focus in Actuarial Sciences. Dylan's favorite superhero is Spider-Man and his favorite part of Dance Marathon is being inspired by all of the amazing kids and having the opportunity to be a part of their journey! |
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Ann Huynh
Director of Recruitment - Fundraising Ann is in the class of 2023 with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Neuroscience. Her favorite thing about Dance Marathon is that she gets to work with great people for a great cause! She also has a song out on Spotify! |
Olivia Cuoco (she/her)
Director of Recruitment - Student Engagement Olivia is in the class of 2024, is undecided, and plays guitar! Her favorite part about Dance Marathon is fundraising and getting to be a part of our big event- Sota Thon! |
Rediate Masresha (she/her)
Director of Public Relations - Communications
Rediate is in the class of 2023 with double majors in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance as well as Global Studies! She can also speak two languages, English and Amharic. Rediate favorite part of Dance Marathon is meeting the kids and families of Gillette Children's. They inspire her so much!
Director of Public Relations - Communications
Rediate is in the class of 2023 with double majors in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance as well as Global Studies! She can also speak two languages, English and Amharic. Rediate favorite part of Dance Marathon is meeting the kids and families of Gillette Children's. They inspire her so much!
Mary Ellen Ritter
Director of Public Relations - Graphic Design Mary Ellen is in the class of 2023, majoring in Journalism and Graphic Design. Her favorite thing about Dance Marathon is being with the kiddos and seeing them smile! She says it makes our work feel so rewarding. A fun fact about Mary Ellen is that because she has two first names, she doesn't have a middle name! |
Brinna Brakke (she/her)
Director of Public Relations - Social Media Brinna is in the class of 2023, majoring in Elementary Education with minors in Family Social Science and Racial Justice in Urban Schooling. Her favorite part of Dance Marathon is getting to meet such incredible kids and families and hearing their stories. |
Noah Fairfield
Co-Director of Event Planning Noah is in the class of 2022 with majors in Physiology and Psychology, on a Pre-Med track. His favorite part of Dance Marathon is getting to help the kids and a fun fact about Noah is that his hometown mascot is a potato! |
Leah Ray (she/her)
Co-Director of Event Planning Leah is in the class of 2023 majoring in Genetics Cell Biology and Development & minoring in Spanish. Her favorite part of Dance Marathon is getting to hang out and spend time with the kids! A fun fact about Leah is that she has a pet tortoise named Mary. |
