Vinohd “Vinnie” Kutty

Vinnie grew up in South-East Asia.  He was born in Malaysia and went to school in Singapore.  After completing his National Service in the Singapore Armed Forces, he attended the Institute of Education in Singapore and taught at the high-school level before leaving for Macalester College in St. Paul and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He has certifications in education, anthropology, human services, and English.

He is passionate about community and capacity building and has worked to develop partnerships and collaborations in the refugee and immigrant communities as well as communities of color in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota for the last 25 years.  He has led Hennepin County’s efforts in social, political, and cultural equity issues addressing disparities in education, housing, health, workforce development, criminal justice, and juvenile delinquency, including resettlement and integration issues. 

Currently, he is building platforms between Hennepin County and the philanthropic community to better align their objectives on funding strategies for key areas that can best serve residents and help enhance relationships with non-profit agencies and business organizations.

Vinnie lives in Minneapolis with his two boys who love soccer, his wife is a runner and his old dog that still loves to go for walks.  When time allows, he and his family love traveling.  He is also an avid cook and brewer of beer.