Twin Cities Social Cohesion Initiative

Richfield Leadership Network (RLN) is a project of The Twin Cities Social Cohesion Initiative (TCSCI) which was founded in 2019 by Dirk Ficca. The organization is supported by the GHR Foundation, which was created in 1965 by Gerald ‘Gerry’ and Henrietta ‘Hanky’ Rauenhorst, founders of the Opus construction companies.

Dirk Ficca, Founder of TCSCI
1955 - 2021

BJ Skoog

Richfield Leadership Network

Founder & Executive Director

Lifetime Richfield resident
BA from Bethel University
Professional experience in youth development,

education, and community engagement
2022 Richfield Chamber of Commerce

Community Service Award recipient
Richfield Community Services Commission

member

Contact: Skoog.RLN@gmail.com | 612.581.0874

Richfield Leadership Network
Board of Directors

RLN's current Board consists of the original members from TCSCI's Board, as well as new individuals representing Richfield as residents and/or business owners within the the city.

Tamara Stark - Chair

Original TCSCI Board Member

Rori Coleman-Woods

Richfield Resident

Husniyah Dent Bradley

Richfield Resident

Liz Eide

Original TCSCI Board Member

Niel Ritchie - Treasurer

Original TCSCI Board Member

James Medina

Richfield Resident

Jared Shepherd

Richfield Resident

Robert Two Bulls

Original TCSCI Board Member

Doug Mork - Secretary

Original TCSCI Board Member

Arun Motilall

Richfield Business Owner

Alanna Simone Tyler

Original TCSCI Board Member

Maia Uhrich

Original TCSCI Board Member

Community Advisors

These individuals, all with significant positive influence within the city, have agreed to act as community advisors for RLN. Their personal and professional experience will provide additional guidance for the day-to-day work and future goals of the nonprofit.