Meet the Team
Part Time Hours, Full Time Hearts
Cathy Harris, Development Director
Cathy comes to MicroGrants following her service as an Americorps VISTA at the U of M’s UROC in North Minneapolis. She has a legal background as a certified attorney and is a William Mitchell College of Law graduate. She also studied International Studies and History at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Cathy is excited to bring her passion for community and economic development work to MicroGrants.
Kristine Barstow, Communications & Administration
Kris brings a range of experience , including accounting, corporate pension, profit sharing and ranch/farm management as well as drug counseling thru African American Family Services. She recently completed 20 years at AAA Daily Labor working with the chemically dependent and homeless in dispatch, accounting, payroll.
Tricia Haynes, Projects & Office Manager
Tricia has enjoyed a full time career as a professional musician, actress, producer, writer & educator. Serving the Midwest since 1992, her educational theater, Tricia & The Toonies, has recently become part time. She is thrilled to be a member of the MicroGrants Team and brings her diverse skills in office & project management, public relations and event production.








