OUR TEAM

Carley Kammerer

FOUNDER / CEO
Carley (she/her) is a licensed social worker with nearly a decade of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness as a Case Manager, Street Outreach Worker, Shelter Worker, and Drop-in advocate. She co-founded Wildflyer Coffee in 2017 after witnessing her clients struggle to find and maintain employment.
As Wildflyer Coffee’s Executive Director, Carley now directs all fundraising efforts, community outreach, agency-wide strategy, and growth plans. She is a 2023 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree and 2022 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award winner. Besides growing Wildflyer, she enjoys mountain biking, training for races, reading, and writing.
Julia Miller

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Julia (she/her) came to Wildflyer in March 2023 bringing with her over a decade of nonprofit fundraising experience as well as over seven years of being a small business owner. Originally from New York City, Julia has a BA in Anthropology and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College and spent several years working at various nonprofits in the Bay Area before moving to South Minneapolis in 2006.
She is most passionate about working at an organization that is truly rooted in community care and social justice and is really excited to be part of the Wildflyer team. When she's not building relationships with donors or writing grants, Julia spends her time with her husband and two kids, and loves camping, running, making her own clothes, drinking too much coffee, and staying up too late with a good book.

MANAGEMENT

Derrek Christensen

ALUMNI PROGRAM MANAGER
Derrek (he/him), a lifelong Minnesota resident, has consistently immersed himself in community engagement and holistic education. From building Free Little Libraries for the parks in his hometown to becoming a high school speech coach, he values the endless variety of enriching experiences life offers. Derrek holds a degree in Communication Studies and Social Activism, from Concordia College - Moorhead. Paired with his experiences as a coffee shop shift lead for almost three years and having led a mindfulness group with incarcerated youth, Wildflyer Coffee has been more than a great fit!
Outside of work Derrek loves playing board games with friends, reading books, exploring nature, discovering new local shops, and spending quality time with his partner and cats.
Carly Duran

MINNEAPOLIS SHOP MANAGER
Carly brings a deep commitment to youth development, community care, and values-driven leadership. As the daughter of a refugee and someone rooted in the Midwest, her work is shaped by a belief that young people deserve spaces where they are seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
She earned her master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Policy Development from the University of Minnesota and currently serves as the Shop Manager at Wildflyer's Minneapolis location. Carly enjoys blending day-to-day operations with the systems-thinking and teaching practices she has developed through her consulting work with Radicle Currents LLC.
Her work centers on creating ethical, transparent systems that support both staff and young people while engaging the complexity of the communities they serve. She believes leadership is most impactful when it is accessible, accountable, and rooted in community goals. For Carly, trust grows through honest conversations, shared responsibility, and the willingness to challenge one another with care and continue showing up for each other afterward.
Whether through operations, coaching, or community-building, Carly believes that hospitality is more than good service—it's a practice of creating spaces where people feel welcome, valued, and connected. She is excited to continue learning alongside the Wildflyer community and welcomes opportunities to connect.
Jupiter Goff

PROGRAM MANAGER
Jupiter (they/them) first came to Wildflyer Coffee as a customer in July 2022 right after moving to Minneapolis from Boone, North Carolina. They were looking for a cozy neighborhood spot with good coffee, and ended up applying for a shift lead position. Jupiter has worked in the coffee industry on and off for 6 years, but also has a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Appalachian State University and has worked as a program director for an LGBTQ+ nonprofit and a case manager for youth navigating the foster care system.
They have a passion for building and cultivating community and strive to contribute to a safe and welcoming culture at Wildflyer- for employees, program participants, and customers. As they have moved positions from shift lead, to assistant manager, to youth shop manager, Jupiter is committed to the mission of Wildflyer and loves bringing coffee and community together in meaningful ways.
Myrtle Lemon-Todd

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Myrtle (they/them) comes from a history of advocacy, political, and theatrical work. From getting their start in the non-profit arts world to serving as communications director of state and city level political campaigns, they’ve developed an acute understanding of storytelling for, with, and by marginalized voices. Their favorite work stems around creating representational content that is WGAC- and ADA-compliant and accessible to all.
At the heart of their leadership lies a true love for what they do and the folks they collaborate with. They believe in radical empathy and intentional equity. If you know Myrtle at all, you know they show this belief through a constant uplifting and celebration of others - earning the nickname of ‘ultimate hype man’. It’s the joy of their career to activate community for one another to increase the quality of life for all people.

When not working for their community, Myrtle reads trans and queer horror novels, sings gender-bent opera, facilitates a monthly trans artist market, and drinks way too many matcha lemonades.
DeYanni Richardson

ST. PAUL SHOP MANAGER
Yanni (she/they) is someone who believes that kindness, respect, and community can make a real difference. They love working with coffee because it's more than just making drinks, it's about creating connections, making someone's day a little brighter, and helping people feel welcome. She always strives to create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Yanni moved to Minnesota from Chicago with her mom and two older siblings, and has loved getting to know their new home and becoming part of the community. The experience has taught her the importance of being open to new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and embracing different perspectives.
One of the things they are most passionate about is helping people recognize their potential. Yanni believes everyone deserves someone who believes in them, and they hope to be that person by encouraging, supporting, and empowering youth to overcome challenges, grow with confidence, and create a future they're proud of. Their goal is to leave every person and every place a little better than she found it through compassion, positivity, and genuine care for others.
Erin Souster

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Erin (she/her) brings a deep commitment to youth development and community impact. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she came to Minnesota for what was supposed to be six months. Erin was drawn to Wildflyer by the opportunity to merge her years of hands-on food service experience with a lifelong passion for showing up when it matters; a value shaped by a family culture of helping however and whenever possible. She builds inclusive, participatory environments where every voice is valued and learning is expected to be messy.
At the core of her leadership are transparency, open dialogue, and a belief that mistakes aren’t failures, they’re where the secret sauce of learning lives. Her frequent reminders : “you don’t know till you know” and “mistakes are expected” reflect the encouraging and curious lens she brings to every interaction. Feedback from staff isn’t just welcomed—it’s highly encouraged, and often used as a tool to strengthen communication, systems, and community within the management space.
Lexie Wiek

FINANCE MANAGER
Lexie (she/her) never met a spreadsheet she didn’t love. She came to Wildflyer in July of 2025. Passionate about solving financial problems and helping organize and create processes, Lexie prides herself on creatively fixing issues with care and keeping day-to-day operations on track. She loves making a difference in the community and working with youth while furthering her love of financials.
You can find her binging Law and Order SVU for the 200000th time, cheering on the Vikings in her custom apparel, and playing bingo.