Meet Our Board and Staff
Our all-volunteer board is drawn from all over Summit Hill. People have all kinds of reasons for serving on the board and come from many different walks of life. Everyone who works with us is someone who cares about our neighborhood deeply and volunteers their time to make it better. We work hand in hand with our dedicated staff and community volunteers to bring various projects and ideas to life. If you’re like us and want to make Summit Hill a better place to live, there are lots of ways to get involved with our work.
SHA Board of Directors
Jennifer Isernhagen - President - Fairmount Avenue
Bio coming soon!
Eva Mastbaum-Wensing - Treasurer - Grand Avenue
Bio coming soon!
Ashley Brown - Board Secretary - Fairmount Avenue
The Summit Hill neighborhood has been part of my life as long as I can remember. From special outings to Grand Avenue as a child to long walks around the neighborhood dreaming of the perfect home, Summit Hill has always held a special place in my heart. I love the personality, charm, and history of the neighborhood; and the people and the walkability make this a wonderful place to live.
My husband, Matt, and I bought our home in Summit Hill in 2021 after spending many years in Mac-Groveland and Lowertown, and as students at St. Thomas and William Mitchell. I joined SHA because I am passionate about sharing and preserving the magic of this neighborhood. I am excited to be part of a group dedicated to making our neighborhood a better place to live for many years to come.
Paul Acito
Bio coming soon!
Kathryn Hoppe
A lifelong Midwesterner, Kathryn has called Minnesota home for over three decades. She is an affirmed localist and while she is interested in global events, trends and cultures, she believes that local participation is how to get things done. Therefore, she is honored to be a part of the Summit Hill Association and to contribute to her community.
Kathryn holds the idea of local participation so dear that she switched her football allegiance from the Green Bay Packers (she was raised in Wisconsin) to the Minnesota Vikings. Of course, she hopes that supporting the Summit Hill Association will prove more consistently satisfying!
Jennifer LaCroix - Linwood Avenue
I am grateful to call Summit Hill my home. I adore the charming houses, walkability to restaurants and retail, mature tree lined streets and friendliness and support of my neighbors. A lifelong learner, I look forward to learning more about the history of the neighborhood. It is truly an honor to be here.
My three children attend public school locally at Capitol Hill and are very active in the community. We spend a great deal of time outdoors—you may see us on the tennis court, in the community garden, at Linwood playground, or chasing down the ice cream truck in the summer. We are very excited for Reimagine Linwood and I am honored to sit on this committee to help move this project forward.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and small business owner (Crocus Hill Counseling Center) I hold great reverence for relationships and communication. I joined SHA because I want to make our amazing neighborhood an even better, more welcoming place for all of our neighbors.
Rich Segar - Grotto Ave
My wife Marie and I moved to Summit Hill in late 2022 after raising our three children in Eagan. Minnesotans at heart, we have ranging interests in maple syruping, pickleball, golfing, quilting, pottery, MN United Soccer, and the Vikes. We love our Minnesota classics and will always find us at the Minnesota State Fair, foraging for mushrooms and agates, driving tractors, or yelling for our dog Harvy.
We relocated close to Grand Avenue to appreciate the convenience of walkable restaurants and retail. Grand Avenue and Summit Hill neighborhoods have a unique charm with rich history in architecture and community. I joined Summit Hill Association in early 2024 with an interest in learning more about the happenings around Grand Avenue. As the SHA representative on the Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA) Board, we are striving to proliferate the walkable nature and retail prosperity of Grand Avenue through communication, activation, and strategic planning. SHA and GABA collaboration and partnership is creating positive energy on Grand Avenue by bringing people to the streets, while looking forward to evolving Grand Avenue’s continued vitalization.
Dan Walsh - Grand Avenue
Having spent most of my life in St Paul, I have always admired the Summit Hill area. I remember my grandma taking me to the first Grand Day Parade back in 1977 and over the years I have come to enjoy and cherish the area.
When the opportunity to purchase a home in the area became available years ago, I jumped on it. My family has been a part of St. Paul for over 100 years. We are one the founding families of the St Paul Curling Club so being a part of the area that I have known for so long seemed like I had found my place.
I decided to raise my hand and join the Summit Hill Association Board because we need to preserve communities like this as they are unfortunately becoming an endangered species. Having the opportunity to help drive and build a better community was something I felt I had to be part of. I look forward to helping and adding to an already great history with the board as well as an unbelievable group of members and community residents.
Adina Weseman
After living in the neighborhood between 2009-2013, my family and I returned to Summit Hill in the summer of 2023—and it felt like coming home. I’ve always loved the beautiful canopy of old trees, the history you see in every facade, the easy access to diverse local businesses, and the way neighbors show up for community events and one another. It’s a special place to live, and I’m excited to help support the things that make it thrive.
My goal for serving on the Summit Hill Association Board is to be an advocate for making our neighborhood even more welcoming and inclusive to families and local businesses, and to hopefully inspire others to contribute their time and talents to support this neighborhood pillar. Outside of working as a lawyer for a local company, I enjoy spending time with my son, husband, and two dogs, working in my garden, experimenting with watercolors, and volunteering at my son’s school and managing his soccer team. I’m grateful to be part of this community and look forward to what we can build together.
Interested in serving your neighborhood? Learn more about serving on the SHA Board.
SHA Staff
Our Executive Director and her team work with our board to set our overall vision and strategic direction, and are responsible for delivering our board projects and annual work plan, and putting on community events. They run the organization and manage our volunteers. They also work closely with the City of Saint Paul and its various departments to coordinate communications and community engagement. Our staff hold office hours at Linwood Recreation Center every week, as well as regular community coffees and other outreach.
For general inquiries and office hours, please see our contact page.
Monica Haas - Executive Director - St. Clair Avenue
My husband and I moved to Summit Hill 20 years ago. We had had our wedding reception on Summit Avenue and we instantly fell in love with the neighborhood. We went on to raise our four daughters here. When we first moved in, I was given a welcome basket from SHA, and I always thought it would be a cool job to have, and one day there happened to be an opening. I took the job seven years ago. I love working with our neighbors, businesses, and our local government. I have had the privilege of working with some very talented people. I am excited to see how our neighborhood will develop and change as we grow as a community.
Email Monica: director@summithillassociation.org
Diamond Ivy - Office Assistant
First-generation Minnesotan and proud Saint Paul native, I’ve always enjoyed learning about the rich history of the Summit Hill neighborhood. This community has been such a charming place to both visit and work, I’m honored to now be a part of it in a new way. I joined the Summit Hill Association in June 2025 as an Office Assistant, with a background in office operations I’m excited to bring fresh ideas that help support the overall growth of the organization. Outside of work, I am a loving mother, daughter, and partner with a deep commitment to family and community. I look forward to contributing and supporting Summit Hill.
Jess Del Fiacco - Communications Volunteer - Grand Avenue
I’ve lived in the neighborhood since 2018 and have deep roots in the Saint Paul. I love Summit Hill’s walkability, beauty, and history — and having a front row seat to bustling Grand Ave.
As a communications professional, I wanted to use my skills to give back to my community. I am excited to support SHA’s important work and get to know more of my neighbors along the way.