about us
At Wholesome Management, we are a dynamic core team of dedicated professionals, committed to driving transformative change across various sectors. Our team is the backbone of our organization, consistently delivering innovative solutions in project management, facilitation, branding, and workshops. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise and passion, ensuring that we stay true to our mission of integrating the political, social, and clinical determinants of health for a more equitable world.
In addition to our core team, we pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, often partnering with a diverse network of project partners and consultants. These collaborations allow us to expand our capabilities and bring fresh perspectives to our projects. Our project partners are selected for their specialized skills and deep alignment with our values, ensuring that together, we amplify our impact and reach.
While our core team sets the strategic direction and maintains the consistent quality of our work, our project partners enable us to scale our efforts and adapt to a variety of challenges. This symbiotic relationship between our core team and project partners is a hallmark of Wholesome Management, distinguishing us in our field and allowing us to create lasting, meaningful change.
core team
corenia smith (she/her)
Implementation & Strategy Partner
With a background in nursing and a passion for reproductive justice, Corenia skillfully operates at the intersection of policy, politics, and health equity. Her professional experience is deeply rooted in organizing, and she embraces the spirit of grassroots power-building. Corenia's mission extends to helping organizations navigate the multifaceted challenges of our time, from the practical work of organizing and facilitating meaningful convenings to broad coalition-building for transformative justice. As the driving force behind Wholesome Management, she's dedicated to making the invisible, visible and fostering a healthier and more equitable world.
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heather shore (she/they)
Strategic Partner - Brand Alignment & Communications
As the Design and Branding Strategist, Heather expertly merges her professional background and personal advocacy. Her role involves utilizing human-centered design principles to create effective, engaging solutions for end-users, ensuring that stakeholder engagement is at the heart of the design process. Heather's passion for ensuring access and her dedication to addressing systemic inequities in Minnesota's urban and rural communities are reflected in her work. Her strategic approach at Wholesome Management not only drives the organization's branding efforts but also amplifies its mission of advocacy and partnership-building.
project partners
lyly (lee-lee) yang-vang (she/her)
LyLy is the eldest daughter of Hmong immigrant refugees, a public transit user, and hot tub enthusiast. As an experienced electoral campaigner, she has supported and managed historic Twin Cities-based campaigns. LyLy organized people across the state of Minnesota to build independent political power in various roles with TakeAction Minnesota. She has also worked for the City of Saint Paul, City of Minneapolis, and Hennepin County, supporting elected officials with responsive and equitable policymaking and constituent services. She is a former board member of Our Justice and is honored to have supported the organization through the fall of Roe v Wade. To reground herself, LyLy enjoys creating vibrant floral arrangements, digital collages, and silly memories with her beloved people and animals.
michelle mill (she/her)
Michelle Miller is a portrait photographer specializing in unique storytelling. Her work, characterized by simplicity and authenticity, focuses on highlighting the impact of culture and the beauty of human connections. Committed to making professional photography accessible, she also mentors budding photographers, fostering a community committed to social good. She’s not just a photographer, she’s a collaborator. She believes in working closely with her clients to understand their vision and bring it to life through her lens. She’s passionate about capturing authentic moments, not staged perfection, and she loves the creative process of collaborating to create impactful imagery.
When she's not behind the camera, you can find her exploring hidden corners of Chicago or simply soaking up the beauty of the world around her. Her travels and experiences constantly inspire her photography, reminding her of the power of connection and the endless stories waiting to be told.
emily scott (she/her)
Emily Scott views accounting and compliance as the safe and stable launching pad for the rest of the organization, while still holding space for the radical edge of finance and operations. She is a flexible thinker, looking for emergent solutions to old problems, and brings a nimbleness and an open mind to the work of finance, accounting, operations, and HR.
Emily spent the first ten years of her adult life working overseas, before moving back to her home state of Minnesota. She started working in non-profit accounting in 2015, and has worked for organizations large and small in the Twin Cities and overseas. In their spare time, Emily plays with her two dogs, reads books, and flies airplanes.