Staff

Tracie Stanton has served as ResourceWest’s Executive Director since 2023. She works alongside staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners to help individuals and families access resources and support. Her work includes leading day-to-day operations, raising funds, developing programs, and building community relationships.

Tracie values getting to know the people ResourceWest serves and working together to make support more accessible. Inclusion, compassion, and service to others guide her approach to work.

Outside of work, Tracie enjoys family vacations, coffee at a local café, yoga, reading, and spending time on nature trails.

kirsten@resourcewest.org
(952) 322-0882

Kirsten has been a social worker in the metro area for 20 years and has worked at ResourceWest since 2013. Kirsten enjoys connecting with people, whether it’s one phone call to refer someone to a resource or multiple visits to provide support and address the problems that people are up against.

Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys spending time with family, going on walks, playing board games, and traveling.

anab@resourcewest.org
(952) 322-0357

Anab joined ResourceWest in September 2022 as a Case Manager. In her role she supports individuals and families through emergency grants, resource connection, and building relationships. For her educational background, she attended the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. Her experiences include impactful humanitarian work across various countries in Africa, where she focused on supporting vulnerable communities and advancing sustainable development efforts.

Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through playing badminton, reading, traveling to various countries around the world, and discovering new restaurants and coffee shops.

Shannon Andreson joined ResourceWest’s staff in 2026 after serving on its board of directors for six years. Her involvement began as a volunteer with the Back to School and Winter Warm Wear programs, where she saw firsthand how ResourceWest supports local families. That experience led her to join the board and deepen her involvement in the organization’s work.

She values the relationships that help connect families with the resources they need.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys planning trips to national parks, reading and learning new things.