Faculty
Michael Le Buhn, Manager
Michael has returned to the ANW team, having completed his CPE Residency here and then serving as a staff chaplain at Mercy Hospital Unity Campus. His experience serving as a hospital chaplain includes intensive care, palliative care, COVID-19, mental health, chemical dependency, and trauma one. Michael previously worked as a chaplain at Open Table Nashville, a non-profit that serves people experiencing homelessness. Michael is a veteran of the United States Army and former Soldier of the Year for the White House Military Office. When he’s not at work, Michael enjoys comic books, gardening, vegan cuisine, live music and stand-up comedy.
Abdifatah Abdi
Abdifatah Abdi is a Muslim faith leader/counselor in Minnesota’s Somali community, serving for a decade as an Islamic school teacher to educate people of all ages about Islam, its tenets, and verses. In that time, Abdifatah also received a Master's in Islamic Theology and Studies from the Islamic University of Minnesota. As a Muslim Staff Chaplain in the Twin Cities, Abdifatah connects with valued community members to provide spiritual care. When not at work, Abdifatah enjoys evening walks, reading and spending time with his family and community.
Kimberlee Anderson-Diaz
Kimberlee loves a good story (preferably shared over a cup of tea), whether it’s in a book, a movie, or in a patient’s room. She cannot walk into a Target without reading a children’s book and will happily read aloud to you if you’re with her. Kimberlee’s clinical focus is oncology, though she serves in numerous areas around the hospital. Prior to chaplaincy, Kimberlee worked as a volunteer coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates, a non-profit that trains and supports volunteers who advocate for children in the foster system. As a Queer chaplain, Kimberlee has a special place in her heart for those who have been left out or cast out by institutional religion, LGBTQ folks, and the “nones” and “dones.”
David Bergstrom
David wants to live in a world where peace exists for everyone, where donuts and ice cream burn calories, and where kids do their chores without giving excuses or complaining. With fourteen years of clinical work, he has experience in multiple areas, as well as being the keynote speaker for regional health care conferences. When he is not at work, he is fixing up his house or some meals for his wife, dog, and two teenage sons, enjoying the creativity of the Marvel and DC universes, or looking for a quiet place to read or draw. David is curious about the intersection between resiliency, creativity, and faith and in his spare time is a professional artist.
Ken Burg
Ken served as a pastor in churches in Pennsylvania, New York, New Hope, MN, and Northfield, MN for thirty years and has been at Abbott Northwestern since 2011 working primarily in cardiology while simultaneously serving throughout the hospital. Ken is married to Jane and has two grown, married children and two granddaughters. Ken is regularly amazed at what our care teams do to save lives and finds it an honor to round out Allina’s 360-degree
Whole Person Care commitment.