Our education and outreach tax specialists are available for group presentations.
Program Coordinators
Meiko Yang
Asian Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Hmong communities.
651-556-6613
Asian.Outreach@state.mn.us
Denise Rivera
Latino Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Latino communities.
651-556-6616
Latino.Outreach@state.mn.us
Safiya Farah
Somali Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Somali communities.
651-556-6654
Caitlin Johnson
Tribal Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota's Tribal communities.
651-556-3084
Carla GaineyVolunteer Outreach Lead
Leads our outreach coordinators who support site coordinators and volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs651-556-6964
Carla.Gainey@state.mn.us
Kim DahlkeMilitary Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education at military reintegration events in Minnesota and out-state for returning soldiers and their families.
651-556-6448
kim.dahlke@state.mn.us
Jessica Delcid
Volunteer Tax Program Coordinator
Works primarily with organizations who assist seniors, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities. She also works closely with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs.
651-556-3052
Patrick Smith
Withholding Tax Outreach Coordinator
Works primarily with employers and payroll professionals to help them understand their withholding tax obligations and how to meet them. For details, see our available seminars and webinars.
651-556-3180
withholdingtax.outreach.mdor@state.mn.us
Mark KrauseTax Professional Outreach Coordinator
Works primarily with the licensed or credentialed paid tax preparer community to provide Minnesota income tax education and assistance.651-556-6606
Taxpro.outreach@state.mn.us
Sarah Bjorklund
Income Tax and Withholding Outreach Leadworker
Provides direction to outreach and education staff. If you are unsure who to contact, contact Sarah for assistance.
651-556-6369
Sarah.Bjorklund@state.mn.us
