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2026 Legislative Debrief
2026 Legislative Debrief 2026 Legislative Session Debrief Here at Exodus Lending, we refinance predatory loan debt to 0% interest with zero fees. The Minnesotans we work with each day bring us their stories (and loan paperwork) detailing the infuriating ways that lenders are evading Minnesota’s 36% interest rate cap (a rate cap that Minnesotans fought Read more 2026 Legislative Debrief
Karen Washington
Karen Washington Joined the Board of Directors in 2026 Karen Washington is a powerhouse professional with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades across the financial, real estate, and nonprofit sectors. She currently serves as a Human Resources Generalist for a local nonprofit, where she supports organizational growth and fosters inclusive workplace practices. Karen’s professional Read more Karen Washington
Adam Faitek
Adam Faitek Joined the Board of Directors in 2024 I’ve spent most of my career in the nonprofit sector and worked for a few financial institutions early in my career prior to that. My career trajectory has been driven by my passion for working with the community to find solutions that help to create a Read more Adam Faitek
Anna Brelje
Anna Brelje Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 Anna Brelje is a co-founder and former board president of Exodus Lending. In her professional life she serves as the political coordinator for Education Minnesota, the statewide teachers’ union. She has over 20 years of grassroots organizing and leadership development experience. Anna was inspired to help Read more Anna Brelje
Mike Steele
Mike Steele Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 I definitely meet a certain kind of Minnesota stereotype: I grew up in MN, went to college in MN, stayed in MN for work, and still can name some high school friends that I am close to. However, I was fortunate to grow up in a Read more Mike Steele
Kim Miller
Kim Miller Joined the Board of Directors in 2022 For much of my career, I have helped people feel more confident in managing their finances. I became a certified financial counselor with LSS in 2004, then worked for various non-profits throughout the United States. When my family and I moved back to Minnesota (and LSS) Read more Kim Miller
Youa Lee
Youa Lee Joined the Board of Directors in 2022 I am a financial advisor with Thrivent where I help clients organize, plan for and invest in their financial goals. Prior to Thrivent, I worked in banking for many years of my career serving and educating low-income communities on how to acquire and build their credit, Read more Youa Lee
Jim Unglaube
Jim Unglaube Joined the Board of Directors in 2022 I am retired after spending a 50-year career in Lutheran higher education. I served as a professor, then chief academic officer at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina, then as the higher education officer on the national staff of the Lutheran church, and finally as chief development Read more Jim Unglaube
SueLyne Hok
SueLyne Hok Joined the Board of Directors in 2021 I’ve been in HR my entire career and love it. I am a mom to two very active girls and wife to an actuary who also loves his job. My husband and I are passionate about Economic justice and he found Exodus Lending. My kids inspire Read more SueLyne Hok
Joan Riley
Joan Riley Joined the Board of Directors in 2021 Joan is passionate about working with people and systems. She is an entrepreneur, training facilitator, and Certified Life Coach with over 14 years of experience working with individuals and groups in both corporate and nonprofit settings. She is currently the Community Engagement Manager at Twin Cities Rise Read more Joan Riley