Senior Administration Team
Our Senior Administration Team provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and support across Aurora's programs and services. Together, they help guide organizational initiatives, support employees, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services throughout Aurora.
Co-Leaders: Julie Lifto and Erik Olson
Team Members: Andrea Olson, Abbey Dieckman, Candy Wolf, Gina Krueger, Jana Hansen, Terri Bollinger, Marni Waznik, Jill Mattson, Juan Gordillo, Mandi Mouw, Nikki Coss, Wendy Jagoditsh, Dustin Doornink, and Deena Black.
Best Employee Nominees 2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Best Employee nominees!
These individuals were nominated by their peers and leaders for consistently demonstrating Aurora's values through their dedication, compassion, teamwork, and commitment to the people we support. Their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond make a meaningful difference every day.
Being nominated is an achievement in itself, and we are proud to recognize each of these outstanding employees for the impact they have on Aurora, their coworkers, and the individuals we serve.
Thank you for helping make Aurora a place where people thrive!
2026 Nominees:
Amanda Cooper, Amanda Lunde, Amanda Rageth, Andrea Olson, Branda Kolve, Brooke Knutson, Brooke Sandmire, Carli Stevens, CeAnn Drehmel, Christina Strom, Demetrius Banks, Donna Kiefer, Emalee Terpstra, Emily Lambert, Heidi Lang, Jazmin Peterson, Jim Showalter, Joan Parsons, Jocelyn Holder, Juan Gordillo, Katie Andresen, Kevin Crowell, Madeline Ackerlund, Maya Topolovich, Michelle Baljo, Miles Greenlee, Mikki Freeman, Mindy LeMere, Molly Condon, Nathan McKeefry, Nicole Vande Kolk, Orlando Simon, Paula Mickelson, Pete Johnson, Peyton Williams, Randy Shumway, Sean Nelson, Selena Moten, Shelly Green, Skyler Heinz, Sonya Casey, Steve Lauer, Tony Mesner-Nayes, and Wendy Jagoditsh.