Gabe Philibert has a diverse and extensive work experience in the banking industry. Gabe began their career at Highland Bank in 2000, where they held roles as an Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banker, Branch Manager, and Credit Analyst until 2005. Following that, Gabe joined Marshall BankFirst as a Vice President, specializing in Special Assets and Portfolio Management from 2005 to 2009. Gabe then worked at First Commercial Bank as a Vice President from 2009 to 2010. Gabe joined U.S. Bank in 2010, where they served as Assistant Vice President and Assistant Relationship Manager in Commercial Real Estate Lending until 2014. In 2015, Gabe joined Bell Bank as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, later held positions as Market Development Director, Team Leader, and currently as Senior Vice President of Community Development, Lending & Investment.
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Gabe is a Wallin alum and obtained a BS degree in Business Management from Luther College.

After 30 years in progressive leadership positions within corporate healthcare policy, advocacy, compliance and operations, William retired in February 2023, from working full-time to, among other things, focus on finding purpose through paying it forward and volunteering. William has built a brand of excellence in strategy and execution, policy, advocacy, building new initiatives and programs, change management, good culture, and mental wellness, passion for the patients he was working to support, and through serving in and building non-profit organizations. During his almost 20-year tenure at Medtronic, William held various roles within the Neuromodulation business, as well as within corporate shared services, including Legal, HR and government affairs.
 
Prior to joining Medtronic, William worked at HealthPartners and on Capitol Hill at U.S. Senator Russ Feingold’s (D-WI) office. William received his master’s degree in health policy and social work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his undergraduate degree in theology from Marquette University. 

​Heidi has dedicated her career to working with nonprofits, primarily in fundraising and development. She is passionate about social justice, building strong communities rooted in equity, and creating sustainable access to educational opportunities for youth from all backgrounds. She comes to us most recently from the advancement team at Bethany Global University, where she relished the chance to build relationships with college students.

​She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

When not at work, Heidi enjoys cooking, camping, propagating houseplants, and adventuring outdoors. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, their 4 children, and dog.

Saúl Roman (They/Them) was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. They graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Sociology at The University of Arizona. Then earned their Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs at the University of St Thomas. While being an advisor at Wallin, Saúl strives to create an inclusive environment and one that flourishes the next generation of scholars! 

Saúl is a first-generation Mexican American and the first in their entire family to graduate college. And currently the only one outside their home state of Arizona. Saúl has traveled and lived around the country living in Spokane, Washington for a bit! They have worked in a variety of types of colleges and universities, such as public or private and different regional locations. Throughout their time, Saúl has found a specific focus and interest area around mental health, holistic wellbeing, LGBTQIA2S+ initiatives, and empowering Students of Color in predominantly white-insitutions. 

You can always catch Saúl at an open gym playing volleyball, walking their dog named Sol, or them reading at a local coffee shop reading a book!

​A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Malcolm Lawson has a background in student advocacy, empowerment, and systemic change. Previously a dual-sport athlete for the Tommies, Malcolm strives to create effective and efficient teams that benefit from the collective strength of all team members. Communication, Empathy, and Equity make up the core of Malcolm’s Values.
 
Malcolm was born and raised in North Minneapolis has been surrounded by education his entire life, being the product of two educators in the public school system. Malcolm comes to Wallin from the University of St. Thomas Admissions Team after serving on Governor Tim Walz’s Staff and an appointed member of the Governor’s council on the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday.  
 
An avid sports and arts fan, Malcolm can be found in his free time either watching a Minnesota sports team play, attending one of his siblings plays/musicals/sporting events, or spending time with his family and close friends. Malcolm also participates in community outreach and uplift through various events in the community. 

Maihlee Lee (she/her/hers) is a first-generation college graduate. She values higher education and understands the importance of having consistent mentors and support systems to develop self-efficacy and self-confidence. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at St. Catherine’s University, and her master’s at Capella’s University.
 
Maihlee has a passion to be a mental health advocate for students. She is experienced with case managing students with their academic goals and personal growth. At Wallin Education Partners, she looks forward to supporting students with their academic achievement.
 
Outside of work, Maihlee enjoys cross stitching, sudoku,and spending time with her little sister during her free time. 

​Mary Munoz (she/her) is a first-generation college graduate and educator that centers students' experiences within her work as a Scholar Advisor. Mary aims to provide students with the support and resources needed as they navigate and build their own educational journeys. Mary's passion for working with students stems from her own experiences navigating collegiate structures as a first-generation Latina. Understanding how important community and support in the higher education environment are, Mary is excited to connect with students and further support their current success and successes yet to come.

Mary received a Master’s in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Oklahoma in 2020. She then worked with Macalester College's Residence Life - overseeing management of residential buildings and creating educational, inclusive environments for students. Most recently, she has worked with Girl Scouts River Valleys as their Latinx Partnerships Team Lead. Mary is incredibly excited to join the Wallin team and join their mission of supporting students’ success in collegiate and professional work.

​When not working, you can find Mary outside with her mini aussie - Dani, exploring the great outdoors! She is also passionate about art and can often be found drawing, photographing, or viewing a new art exhibit! 

​Rhea joined the team at Wallin Education Partners as the Career Development Partnerships Coordinator in January 2024. She has a passion for breaking down barriers in employment.  
 
Rhea is from the northern Twin Cities metro area. She is a first-generation college graduate. She completed an A.A. in Psychology from Anoka-Ramsey Community College before transferring to complete her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a B.A in Anthropology, specializing in cultural anthropology. She has been in the employment services industry since 2017, mostly working with adults who have developmental disabilities and advocating for them, as well as other diverse populations, such as immigrants. She has become involved in areas of local government to help advocate for equitable causes.     
 
In her spare time, Rhea enjoys spending time with friends, exploring new places, trying new foods, playing augmented reality games while traveling. She also enjoys participating in athletic activities such as American football, softball, bouldering, and freestyle climbing.