Wilder News
Latest updates and mission achievements
Brad Hewitt Named Interim CEO
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation has appointed Brad Hewitt, former CEO of Thrivent Financial, as Interim CEO effective November 1. Hewitt will succeed MayKao Y. Hang, the Foundation’s sixth president… Read more »
U.S. Bank Invests in Family Independence Initiative
Through its Community Possible giving and engagement platform, U.S. Bank has invested $500,000 in the Family Independence Initiative Twin Cities (FII) housed at the Wilder Foundation. FII is a data-… Read more »
Nona Ferguson Appointed to Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services
Wilder Vice President of Economic Stability and Aging Services Nona Ferguson has been appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health and Human Services. Established… Read more »Wilder President and CEO to Become Inaugural Dean of College of Health at St. Thomas University
Wilder President and CEO MayKao Y. Hang will become Vice President and Inaugural Dean of the College of Health in fall 2019. During her tenure as president and CEO of the Wilder Foundation, MayKao… Read more »
2018 Homeless Study Initial Findings
Every three years, Wilder Research conducts a one-day statewide study to better understand the prevalence of homelessness in Minnesota, as well as the circumstances of those experiencing homelessness… Read more »MayKao Hang Joins Reimagining Minnesota State Advisory Group
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation President and CEO Dr. MayKao Y. Hang will join leaders from across the state on the Reimagining Minnesota State Forum Advisory Group. Reimagining Minnesota State is a… Read more »Wilder Receives Bush Foundation Ecosystem Grant
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is proud to receive a 2018 Bush Foundation Ecosystem grant. Ecosystem grants provide general operating support over two years for organizations that provide critical… Read more »