Minnesota / Guardian Ad Litem Board / Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

Job-title file

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

202 employees hold this title in Guardian Ad Litem Board. Median total compensation for the role is $48,907, below the department median of $50,236.

Employees: 202
Role median: $48,907
Agency median: $50,236
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,121$75,543+

How total compensation varies among the 202 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Tina Jay

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$76,128

Sub-department: 9th District GAL
Base pay: $74,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,128
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tina Jay holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 9Th District Gal. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,128. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Dianne Schafer

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$76,120

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $74,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,120
Hire date: 2001-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dianne Schafer works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Dianne earned $76,120 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Todd Schoonover

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$76,094

Sub-department: 3rd District GAL
Base pay: $74,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,094
Hire date: 2001-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Schoonover works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 3Rd District Gal. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $76,094 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kathleen Barta

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$75,776

Sub-department: 9th District GAL
Base pay: $74,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,776
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathleen Barta works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 9Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Kathleen earned $75,776 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Charlene Larsen

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$75,562

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $73,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,562
Hire date: 2010-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Charlene Larsen serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,562. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Lupe Mendez

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,624

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $74,033
Overtime: $591
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,624
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Lupe Mendez serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 1St District Gal. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,624. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Stephanie Carlson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,593

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $74,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,593
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stephanie Carlson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Stephanie earned $74,593 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kimberly Allen

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,350

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $74,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,350
Hire date: 1998-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Allen is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,350. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Lori Hanson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,343

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $74,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,343
Hire date: 2010-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Lori Hanson serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 7Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,343. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Dawn Krump

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,343

Sub-department: 8th District GAL
Base pay: $74,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,343
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Dawn Krump serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 8Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,343. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Linda Gerr

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$74,326

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $74,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,326
Hire date: 2001-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Linda Gerr holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,326. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Jose Hernandez Jr

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$72,530

Sub-department: 9th District GAL
Base pay: $72,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,530
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jose Hernandez Jr works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 9Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Jose earned $72,530 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Connie Kranz-Haag

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$66,385

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $66,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,385
Hire date: 2012-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Connie Kranz-Haag serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 10Th District Gal. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,385. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Allison Hennager

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$66,383

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $66,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,383
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Allison Hennager serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,383. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amanda Ellerbusch

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$64,457

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $64,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,457
Hire date: 2013-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Amanda Ellerbusch serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,457. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Alicia Schultheis

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$64,093

Sub-department: 3rd District GAL
Base pay: $62,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,093
Hire date: 2012-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Alicia Schultheis serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 3Rd District Gal. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,093. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Denae Bayne

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$63,069

Sub-department: 9th District GAL
Base pay: $62,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,069
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Denae Bayne serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 9Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,069. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Nancy Applebaum

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$62,677

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $62,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,677
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Applebaum is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,677. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Julie Nelson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$62,636

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $62,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,636
Hire date: 2001-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Nelson is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,636. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Sara Mcklugell

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$62,590

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $62,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,590
Hire date: 2014-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sara Mcklugell works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $62,590 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Shanna Latterell

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$62,590

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $62,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,590
Hire date: 2011-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shanna Latterell is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,590. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Nancy Cottrell

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$62,280

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $60,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,280
Hire date: 2016-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Cottrell is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Heidi Neubauer

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,812

Sub-department: 3rd District GAL
Base pay: $60,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,812
Hire date: 2015-09-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Neubauer is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 3Rd District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,812. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kaylee Polzin

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,810

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $60,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,810
Hire date: 2016-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Kaylee Polzin serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,810. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kirstin Benedict

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,809

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $60,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,809
Hire date: 2015-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Kirstin Benedict serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 1St District Gal. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,809. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Madeline Erickson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,802

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $60,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,802
Hire date: 2016-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madeline Erickson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Madeline earned $60,802 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Mary Peterson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,503

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $59,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,503
Hire date: 2017-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Peterson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $60,503 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Renae Streich

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,314

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $60,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,314
Hire date: 2001-07-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renae Streich holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,314. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Sherri Smith

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,071

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,071
Hire date: 2006-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sherri Smith works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Sherri earned $60,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Melinda Doms

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,082

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $59,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,082
Hire date: 2016-07-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melinda Doms is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,082. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Karen Olson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,081

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $59,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,081
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Olson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Karen earned $59,081 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Holli Thoemke

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,077

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $59,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,077
Hire date: 2016-07-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Holli Thoemke works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Holli earned $59,077 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Emily Shaffer

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,073

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $59,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,073
Hire date: 2017-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Shaffer holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,073. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Deborah Best

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$58,863

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $58,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,863
Hire date: 2016-02-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deborah Best works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $58,863 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Abbey Riedel

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 3rd District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2018-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abbey Riedel holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 3Rd District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,377. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amanda Rakow

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2018-03-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Rakow holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,377. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amber Jaccard

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2017-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Jaccard works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Amber earned $57,377 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Rachel Hughes

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$57,169

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $57,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,169
Hire date: 2015-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Rachel Hughes serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 6Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,169. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Gao Thao

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,034

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $55,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,034
Hire date: 2018-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gao Thao is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,034. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kirsten Hambleton

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$55,918

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $55,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,918
Hire date: 2018-09-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kirsten Hambleton works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Kirsten earned $55,918 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.