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LDA Staff Directory

Executive Director
Kitty Christiansen has provided agency leadership for Learning Disabilities Association since 1985. Her professional training and experience are in education, including elementary, adult, and special education, as well as nonprofit and business leadership, management, and resource development. She holds an Executive Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota.

Program Director
Arthur (Arty) Dorman is responsible for overseeing LDA Minnesota’s programs for individuals facing learning difficulties, from pre-school through adult learners, and the family members and professionals who support them. A native of New York, Arty received his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his M.Ed. from the University of Iowa. He has been a teacher, principal, school district administrator, researcher, and college instructor. Arty has received several awards during his career, including Educator of the Year by the NAACP – St. Cloud, Principal of the Year by St. Cloud State University, and was a National Partnership Award winner from the Center for Home, School, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University.

Learning Connections / Capacity Building Manager
Liz Rey is responsible for managing and coordinating community-based instructional services K-12 and elementary teacher training. Liz holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Sonoma State University, and an M.A. in Education from Mills College. She has years of experience teaching in multi-ethnic urban elementary schools in California and Minnesota. Liz has also been a Clinician with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, working with students with learning disabilities or Down Syndrome and those on the Autism spectrum.

Parents as Partners Manager/ADHD Program Coordinator
Susan Hallam is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the Parents as Partners program, which provides training and support for families with learning disabilities, ADHD, other learning difficulties, or at risk for these conditions. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University.

Assessment Services Manager
Allen Stock, L.P. is a Licensed Psychologist with over 23 years experience providing educational and psychological services. Allen has worked in a broad range of academic and clinical settings which served children, adolescents and adults. Allen’s particular area of expertise is assessing the barriers that interfere with learning and helping students of all ages maximize their learning potential. For assessment questions, please call (952) 582-6020.

Resource Development Director
Susan Freivalds develops and implements LDA Minnesota's fund resources, communications, and marketing efforts. Prior to LDA Minnesota, Susan served as Development Director for the Minnesota Council on Economic Education, Policy Director for the Joint Council on International Children's Services, and Executive Director of Adoptive Families of America. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and has completed graduate work in Economics at the University of Minnesota.

Marketing Specialist
Amanda Wold is responsible for marketing and promoting the programs and services LDA Minnesota offers to the community, while also increasing public awareness of LDA Minnesota and its mission. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and management information systems from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Before joining LDA Minnesota, she worked in the private sector for six years before switching to marketing for non-profits, both locally and overseas.

Client Services Specialist
Kasey Loidolt is responsible for overseeing client services including intakes, evaluations, answering questions, data collection, data reporting, and answering the ADHD phone line. She insures that clients receive comprehensive service from start to finish at LDA Minnesota. She has a B.A. in elementary education, and is currently working towards her Master of Social Work degree.