Minnesota / Guardian Ad Litem Board

Agency file

Guardian Ad Litem Board

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian Ad Litem Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 305 employees with median total compensation of $50,236; the highest distinct record was $151,576.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $14.7M
Employees: 305
Median total: $50,236
Highest record: $151,576

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,121$106,352+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 305 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,236) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $47,507 (99%)
Overtime — $12 (0%)
Other — $710 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$11,098

$31,443

$50,236

$60,809

$74,343

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $74,343 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,098. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

171 · $49,479

Fc Guardian Ad Litem

39 · $48,360

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem

31 · $49,290

Gal Coordinator

22 · $65,690

Gal Manager

8 · $100,621

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$14.2M —	301 —	$49,481 —
2025	$14.7M ▲ 3.6%	305 ▲ 1.3%	$50,236 ▲ 1.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Madison Gaulrapp

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$9,849

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $9,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,849
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madison Gaulrapp holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,849. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Martha Chamberlain

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$9,503

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $7,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,503
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Part-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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Martha Chamberlain holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,503. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Helena Abeln

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$8,797

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $7,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,797
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Helena Abeln holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,797. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Rae Stillday

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$8,335

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $936
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,335
Hire date: 2024-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rae Stillday holds the role of Icwa Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,335. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Frances Hesch

Gal Staff Generalist I/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,821

Sub-department: GAL Managers
Base pay: $7,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,821
Hire date: 2012-03-28
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.05
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Frances Hesch works as a Gal Staff Generalist I for Guardian Ad Litem Board within Gal Managers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. Frances earned $7,821 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Marigrace Carney

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$7,676

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $5,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,676
Hire date: 2022-08-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marigrace Carney holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,676. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Teresa Sanchez

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,664

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $6,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,664
Hire date: 2023-09-07
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Teresa Sanchez is a Fc Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Family Court. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,664. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Delaney Bluhm

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,398

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,398
Hire date: 2023-10-23
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, Delaney Bluhm serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 1St District Gal. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,398. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Jennifer Clarin

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,398

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,398
Hire date: 2025-04-23
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, Jennifer Clarin serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,398. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Samantha Estola

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,398

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,398
Hire date: 2025-04-23
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

Samantha Estola works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $7,398 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Gemma Kirk

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,105

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $6,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,054
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,105
Hire date: 2022-08-03
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gemma Kirk holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,105. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Anika Lall

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$7,075

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,075
Hire date: 2023-08-30
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anika Lall holds the role of Fc Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Family Court. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,075. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Elizabeth Mcquade

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$6,777

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $6,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,777
Hire date: 2023-02-15
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: No
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, Elizabeth Mcquade serves as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,777. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Joyce Coleman

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$6,543

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $6,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,543
Hire date: 1996-09-04
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joyce Coleman is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,543. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Anastasia Hanley

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,984

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $5,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,984
Hire date: 2019-07-30
Employment type: Part-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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anastasia Hanley works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a part-time employee. Anastasia earned $5,984 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Asia Williamson

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$5,945

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $3,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,945
Hire date: 2021-02-23
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, 2024: No
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, Asia Williamson serves as a Fc Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Family Court. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,945. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Tahna Knutson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,861

Sub-department: 8th District GAL
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,861
Hire date: 2023-04-12
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tahna Knutson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 8Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Tahna earned $5,861 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Heather Schierenbeck

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,549

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,549
Hire date: 2025-05-07
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, Heather Schierenbeck serves as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,549. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Connie Reiten

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,549

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,549
Hire date: 2025-05-07
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

Connie Reiten holds the role of Fc Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Family Court. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,549. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Hailey Reger

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,549

Sub-department: 9th District GAL
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,549
Hire date: 2025-05-07
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

Hailey Reger works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 9Th District Gal. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Hailey earned $5,549 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Cara Goldstein

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$5,549

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $5,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,549
Hire date: 2025-05-07
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, Cara Goldstein serves as a Fc Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Family Court. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,549. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.