Board of Directors

Standpoint's board of directors work in many different fields, ranging from legal to finance and communications to women’s advocacy. This adds a diverse pool of skills, knowledge, and expertise to the organization.

ALEXIS MCKIM

chair

Eckberg Lammers, P.C.

JACOB SIMMONS

TREASURER

Pace International

Omolade Opanuga

member

UnitedHealthcare

Stephanie Callison

member

UnitedHealthcare

Lora Alexander

member

Healthmine

McKenzie Dockter

member

UnitedHealthcare

Janet Holmes

Member

BOARD MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES

Alexis McKim – Chair is an attorney in the Municipal Law Group at Eckberg Lammers who focuses her practice on criminal prosecution. Alexis has varied history working in the criminal justice system, including work as a pre-trial services agent, a correctional officer, and a probation and parole intern. These broad and comprehensive first-hand experiences have deeply diversified her work, helping to shape her perspective on crime and inspire her approach as an advocate in criminal court proceedings. 

Beginning her formal education in criminal law through her undergraduate course work, Alexis obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison where she majored in Legal Studies with Certificates in Criminal Justice and Gender and Women’s Studies. Alexis is a cum laude graduate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. As a law student, she worked on immigration cases as an intern at the Office of Principal Legal Advisor before becoming a certified student attorney at the Anoka County Attorney’s Office. While in school, she completed volunteer work through the Minnesota Justice Foundation, for which she was a recipient of a ‘Public Service Certificate’ in recognition of her hours of service. She also spent two years on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. Prior to joining Eckberg Lammers, she worked as a Assistant County Attorney, handling juvenile delinquency matters of all levels and offense types. 

Alexis grew up in Stillwater and still resides in the east metro area. She is committed to animal welfare and volunteers in local rescue efforts. The outdoors was a large part of her upbringing, and she remains enthusiastic about nature, conservation, and related pursuits. Her free time is most often spent going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Kenna. She also likes reading, spending time with family, kayaking, paddle boarding, and enjoying all that the St. Croix River Valley has to offer. 

Anneliese McCahery – Co-Chair is an attorney at Eckberg Lammers in their Municipal Law Group who focuses on criminal prosecution and civil municipal representation for the Cities we serve. Annie’s knowledge and experience in municipal areas includes code enforcement issues, ordinance review and drafting, land use violations, land use agreements, civil municipal litigation, municipal prosecution, data practices, and law enforcement trainings. 

Kiley Munsey - Secretary is a rising 3L at the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minneapolis, serving as Vice-President for the LGBTQIA+ club “Out!Law” and State Board Rep for the Minnesota Justice Foundation on the St. Thomas campus. She is currently working as a Summer Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Minnesota and previously worked as a Law Clerk at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in the Child Protection Division and the Human Trafficking Legal Center in Washington, D.C. Becoming a Standpoint Board Member has been a goal of Munsey’s since moving to Minnesota in 2022 and aligns with her passion for ensuring access to legal resources for those in need. 

Munsey graduated from the University of Denver in 2014 with a degree in creative writing and spent many years of her professional career working with children as an early childhood educator. During the pandemic, Munsey started to volunteer with the CASA organization, working as an advocate for children in the foster care system. During her time in the program, she worked closely with attorneys that represented children and their families. Seeing the impact the attorneys had on the children they worked with, Munsey decided to return to school and pursue a career in law and advocating for those in need of legal services. 

Before returning to school, Munsey worked to help raise money for Youth Homes, an organization that provides housing and services to children in the community experiencing addiction and homelessness in Western Montana. She also helped to co-create the Recovery Club at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona, which offers a safe environment for young adults seeking support when dealing with addiction, mental health struggles, and trauma. 

Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Munsey enjoys any time spent outdoors and in the mountains and is an avid downhill skier, runner, and rock climber.

Jacob Simmons – Treasurer is currently the Director of Business Solutions at Pace International, where he manages relationships with key sales accounts and strategic partners. He coordinates event strategies and attends industry conferences to drive engagement and growth. A graduate of Winona State University with a degree in Business Administration, Jacob’s commitment to service began in college when he volunteered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Community Outreach Coordinator. In 2023, Jacob joined Standpoint to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, motivated by a deep understanding of their challenges and needs. He is passionate about collaborating with others and optimizing systems to create meaningful, positive changes that improve lives. In his free time, he loves to travel, enjoys live music, and spends time with family and friends.

Joe Van Thomme – Member joined Eckberg Lammers in March, 2014 and is an attorney in our Municipal practice area and serves as one of our lead criminal prosecutors. He specializes in criminal prosecution for the Cities of East Bethel, Woodbury, Oak Park Heights and several other suburban and exurban communities. From charges and arraignment to trial, verdict and sentencing, along with contested evidentiary hearings and probation violations, he regularly handles all facets of misdemeanor prosecution for the cities we serve. Joe’s passion for practicing law stems from his unique ability to find ways to resolve the messiest of situations. Never one to shy away from difficult conversations or contentious litigation, he combines his candid advice and communication style with expert legal strategy to achieve the best possible case results for his municipal clients. He was selected as an “Up and Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer in 2013. Joe is an adjunct faculty member of the Advocacy and Competitions program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as well as an adjunct instructor in the University of Minnesota’s Kinesiology Department. A true sports enthusiast, Joe enjoys playing handball, hockey and softball. He coaches handball for the University of Minnesota handball club team and is a season ticket holder for the University of Minnesota Men’s Hockey Team and Minnesota Twins. Joe is a voracious reader and avid music fan. 

McKenzie Dockter – Member is an associate director of marketing for clinical marketing efforts within Medicare and Retirement at UnitedHealthcare. She helps coordinate various projects to help members close star gaps and complete important health screenings. McKenzie is a graduate from Hamline University, with a major in marketing, and minors in Spanish and Nonprofit management. While in college, she studied abroad and interned at a home for victims/survivors of domestic abuse. That experience and her minor in nonprofit management guided her decision to learn more about Standpoint. When she isn’t working or volunteering, she loves to travel to anywhere with an ocean view.  

Stephanie Callison - Member is an Executive Assistant for Provider Operations at UnitedHealthCare, I am responsible for managing their days end to end through schedule management, travel arrangements and expense management. I am also responsible for delivering top quality performance through relationship building, integrity and inclusion for our providers and members that we interact with on a daily basis. As a survivor of domestic violence for the past 11 years, I am very passionate about breaking generational cycles of abuse and committed to connecting other victims and survivors to the tools that helped me in my recovery journey. In my free time, I spend time with my daughter and golden retriever, travel, ride horses, play volleyball and shoot photography!

Omolade Opanuga - Member most recently served as the Corporate Services Manager at BlackHouse Media (BHM) Holdings Limited, UK. In this role, Omolade provided advice on corporate and governance matters, managed litigation portfolios, and supported business expansion plans. Omolade’s tenure at BHM Holdings also included a key leadership roles such as Board Secretary, Head of Operations, where he was instrumental in building and maintaining operational systems, processes, and risk management strategies, Corporate Services Manager at BlackHouse Media Limited’s operations in Nigeria, overseeing litigation risks, legal advisory, developing agreement templates, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Omolade Opanuga also served as Legal Counsel, Nigeria & Legal Business Partner for Supply Chain & Human Resource at Unilever Nigeria Plc. During this tenure, he managed litigation portfolios, supported supply chain and human resource functions, and ensured compliance with corporate policies. His extensive legal background includes roles such as Legal Counsel at Unilever Ghana Limited, and Judicial Assistant to a Lagos State High Court Judge.

Lora Alexander - Member is a mission-driven leader with a lifelong passion for equity, justice, and improving the lives of those often left behind. She brings over 15 years of experience leading product development, user research, and engagement strategy in healthcare and nonprofit spaces—always with a focus on accessibility, empathy, and user-centered design.

Raised in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis and now living in the city, Lora’s connection to Minnesota’s communities runs deep. She began her advocacy journey as a teen, volunteering at a women’s shelter, where she saw firsthand the resilience of survivors and the barriers they face in seeking justice and support. That experience sparked a commitment she has carried throughout her personal and professional life.

Today, Lora serves as the Vice President of Product and Experience at Healthmine, where she leads teams that design inclusive healthcare tools for underserved populations. She has held leadership roles at organizations like Be The Match and Hello Alpha, where she focused on improving care and access for marginalized groups—including LGBTQ+ communities, low-income patients, and rural populations. Her approach weaves together behavioral science, storytelling, and research to understand people's needs and ensure they are seen and supported.

Lora also brings nonprofit board experience, where her strengths in strategic planning, community engagement, and financial oversight are matched by her deep empathy and unwavering belief in Standpoint’s mission.

When not working, Lora can be found baking, gardening, or spending quiet weekends with her family and four cats at their cabin in Blue Earth. She is honored to support Standpoint’s work advancing justice and building a world where all survivors are heard, protected, and empowered.