About Us
Mission
St. Luke's Foundation provides innovative support to advance compassionate patient care, research and community health.
At St. Luke’s Foundation, we raise funds to support Aspirus St. Luke’s and strengthen the communities we call home. Every gift entrusted to us stays local—enhancing care, supporting innovation, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout our region.
St. Luke’s Foundation Staff
Catherine Carter Huber, Director, St. Luke’s Foundation; Director, Aspirus Health Foundation
Phone: 218.249.2420
Catherine.CarterHuber@aspirus.org
Laurie Johnson, Donor Engagement & Development Specialist
Phone: 218.249.5249
Laurie.Johnson@aspirus.org
Becky Lindberg, Major Gifts Officer
Phone: 218.249.5673
Rebecca.Lindberg@aspirus.org
Meagan Avery, Major Gifts Officer
Phone: 218.249.2543
Meagan.Avery@aspirus.org
Aspirus St. Luke's Administration
Nicholas Van Deelen, MD, Aspirus Senior Vice President – President, Minnesota Region
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
St. Luke’s Foundation
1000 E 1st St, Ste. 102
Duluth, MN 55805
Board of Directors
• Wendy Althoen
• Waldo Avello, MD, Medical Director
• Steven Dastoor, Treasurer
• Kerstyn Hendricks, Secretary
• Lindsey Jacobson
• John Lawien
• Scott Lyons, Past Chair
• Jon Niemi
• Karen J. Olson
• Carrie Scherer
• Andrew Weisz
• JC Welles, Chair
• Carmen Wendland, Vice Chair