Heidi Tieszen joined the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation as a Philanthropic Advisor in August 2019. She works primarily with individuals and families, supporting their philanthropic goals and connecting them to giving opportunities in our community. Prior to her role at the Foundation, Heidi worked in development at Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota for six years. She previously worked in marketing at global companies including Bain Capital and Bain & Company. She received a bachelor’s in English from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. Heidi lived in Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland and Boston before moving to the Twin Cities in 2012.