Jess (She/Her),
Executive Director
Jess joined Oasis in March 2016 to help launch the innovative partnership with Mall of America, where she provided onsite support to young MOA employees. Jess became Oasis' program manager in 2017 and has since moved into a program director role to provide increased strategic direction to Oasis' expanding programs. She works most closely with Oasis' housing and employment initiatives. Jess brings 20+ years of experience working with youth programs and has an MA in public affairs at the Hubert H. Humphrey School.
Jess is honored to work with young people on a daily basis and seeks out opportunities to help them recognize their awesomeness. She is committed to working collaboratively with community partners to develop and implement strategic solutions to end youth homelessness.
Jasmyn (She/Her), Director of Programs
Jasmyn Green, Director of Programs, oversees Oasis's Agency Drop-in Center and Outreach Response Programs. Ms.Green is Oasis’ most tenured employee, having been with us since 2014 as our lead case manager. Jasmyn has an extensive history working with youth, starting her career as an outreach worker with District 202/StreetWorks, and going on to work at Lutheran Social Services, Salvation Army, and Face 2 Face. She quickly became a leader in the outreach community, using her expertise and connections to create the “Guide to the Streets” for youth and young adults. Jasmyn is a fierce advocate for youth, bringing 15 years of direct service work to her leadership position. Ms.Green is part of several community efforts that focus on the importance of racial equity and how inequalities create youth homelessness in Minnesota.
Ms.Green is also an amazing teacher, she continues to share her knowledge and skill with the youth-serving community as a trainer and advisor at Oasis and in the community. When not working, Jasmyn spends time with her son, Marrion, who is her world; or with her family. After all, she is the oldest of seven!
Alexie (She/They), Mall of America Program Employment Manager
Alexie joined the Oasis team in early 2022. She has over a decade of knowledge with Mall of America across multiple levels and departments working directly with frontline team members. She is excited to take her depth of knowledge to further the partnership between Oasis for Youth and MOA. Alexie is extremely passionate about guiding youth along their individual journeys for them to become their best selves. She believes in leading conversations with empathy, honesty, and an open mind.
When not working, Alexie can be seen catching theatre around the Twin Cities, coaching high school Speech, and visiting Disney World. She loves movies and anime and Asian dramas. Any opportunity to travel she will take. She is always in search of a good story.
Nubia (She/Her), Drop-In Program Manager
As a young Latina immigrant, I struggled to navigate the support systems in the State, often without the proper guidance. That is when my love and passion for youth social work was born. I bring to Oasis over 20 years of combined personal and professional experience in advocacy, counseling, outreach, support, and empowerment.
Most recently working with Bloomington Public Schools and the WIC Program, offering my experience and knowledge to counsel, support, guide and empower young people and young mothers and families. I am excited and honored to be joining the wonderful team at Oasis and hope to add to the vibrant energy and positivity of our agency.
When I am not working, I love spending time with my kids, we enjoy junk food (a bit too much), movies, road trips and camping.
Blaine (He/Him), Outreach Program Manager
"As a member of the Oasis team since 2020 Blaine has thrived in combining his educational expertise, professional experience, familiarity with the service area, and the intersections of his identity to connect with youth and support the Oasis crew!
A graduate of the University of Minnesota where he designed his own degree entitled, "Intersectionality; Critical Analysis for Social Justice.” Blaine has over ½ a decade of experience working in the non-profit sector directly serving youth with a focus on the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
Outside of work Blaine can be found exploring his artistic creative endeavors, and building his epic Power Rangers collection!"
Taylor (She/They), MOA Employment Case Manager
Taylor joined the Oasis team in early September 2021, working as the employment case manager at the Mall of America. Taylor received her Bachelor’s of Social work from Concordia University- Wisconsin & obtained her Master’s of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University in 2019. Her work experience ranges from children to adult case management, but her passion resides in helping adolescents/young adults. She enjoys empowering young people and helping them reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life.
Taylor has previous experience working with young people at The Bridge for Youth, back when they operated an emergency shelter out in Chanhassen. Based on her work experience there, it was enlightening, challenging, rewarding, and solidifying that this was the population that she wanted to work with the most.
When Taylor isn’t working, you can usually find her playing computer games, watching anime, reading, doing photography, or spending time with her parents. Taylor is also passionate about traveling, both domestic and international. What she most enjoys about traveling is experiencing the cultures, new cuisine, and meeting people of that area. A fun fact about Taylor is that she is adopted, meeting her biological mother in the spring of 2010 & most recently meeting her biological father in December of 2017.
Ellie (She/They), Housing Program Manager
Ellie joined the team as a school and community case manager in March 2023. Their previous work experience includes children’s mental health case management and youth programming in the parks. Ellie holds a dual BS degree in Urban Studies and Psychology from the University of Minnesota. They are passionate about building safe and supportive community networks and are excited to join this amazing team working to meet youth where they’re at. Ellie believes that young people are their own best advocates and enjoys empowering them with the support and tools they need along the way.
When she’s not working Ellie likes to make art, cook with family and friends, and rock climb.
Jorge (He/Him), School and Community Case Manager
Jorge joined Oasis at the end of July 2023. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and graduated in the Spring of 2021 with an Education Degree. Since graduation, he completed a year as a 1st grade teacher! Although he has a passion for teaching, he also shares a passion for helping others. He is excited to join an amazing community dedicated to uplifting youth and being a pillar of support in their corner.
He is a coffee and boba tea fanatic. Jorge likes to keep himself busy, but if he has free time, he enjoys reading, watching anime, enjoying time out in nature, or spending it with his family and cats!
Jessica (She/Her), Drop-In Case Manager
Jess joined the Oasis for Youth team as a Drop in Case Manager in June of 2023. She comes to Oasis for Youth with combined lived and professional experience. Her love for youth work started when she was a young person herself. Jess was a participant in an organization focused on uplifting voices of youth who were experiencing foster care. She went on to also work for the organization. She has since been drawn to work in environments where she can help others. She hopes to bring her own knowledge of systems and experiences to Oasis to better serve young people.
When Jess isn't working, she is most likely with her family, streaming a new series or movie. She enjoys new experiences and traveling. She dreams of one day starting her own business. She would also love to go back to school and pursue a degree in social work.
Danielle (She/Her), School and Community Case Manager
Danielle joined the Oasis team in January of 2024 as a School and Community Case Manager. Before coming to Oasis, she worked as an immigration case manager for several years, where she specialized in working with youth on custody/immigration applications. Danielle also received her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a Spanish minor from the University of Minnesota. After realizing her passion for working with youth, Danielle decided she wanted to do more direct advocacy work with them and has been enjoying working with youth at Oasis towards pursuing their goals. Despite the systems that make it difficult for many people to reach these goals, the youth that Danielle works with give her hope that these systems will change for the better because of the big dreams that the youth work hard towards achieving. When she’s not working, Danielle enjoys spending time in nature, playing games or exploring new restaurants with friends and family, traveling, relaxing with her husband and her cat, and singing along to good music. She also organizes for police accountability with the group, Twin Cities Coalition for Justice.
Qabzib (She/Her), School and Community Case Manager
Qabzib joined Oasis for Youth in June 2024 and brings with her 5 years of professional and lived experiences advocating for young peoples’ voices. Specifically, Qabzib has worked to lift student voices as a mentor and teacher at the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities as well as Chiang Mai, Thailand. Prior to joining Oasis for Youth, Qabzib pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Youth Studies and Minors in Racial Justice in Urban Schooling and Asian American Studies. When Qabzib isn’t working she enjoys water color painting, going on long walks, photography, and reading.
Cassie (She/Her), Operations Coordinator
Cassie comes to Oasis for Youth with a background in Human Resources and Workforce Development. She attended the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Music. After serving with the Minnesota Opportunity Corps as an Opportunity Navigator, Cassie found a love for business operations and project management. She is a lifelong learner and is excited to continue growing in her role at Oasis for Youth.
When Cassie isn’t working she enjoys being in nature, trying new foods, cycling, attending concerts, watching movies, traveling, sewing, competing in triathlons, and hanging out with her cats.