Staff

Jessica Poole

Chief Operating Officer (she/her)

Jessica Poole has been an industry leader in athletics for over 20 years. She believes that sports can change the world and has enjoyed seeing the opportunities created and lives changed when people have the opportunity to participate in sports. While the bulk of her career has been spent in a college setting, Poole has spent time working in professional tennis and the opportunity with Minnesota Aurora FC provides her an opportunity to return to her first sport of soccer. 

“The mission and vision of Minnesota Aurora FC is unique and rare in today’s athletic landscape and culture. The idea that we are able to center all that we do around values steeped in community, equality and boldness is a game changer for our organization. I am grateful to have a front row seat for all that we will accomplish now and in the future.” 

When not out and about representing Aurora, Poole is active on the Board of College Sports Communicators (CSC), where she serves as Board Chair and is the first Black woman to hold the position. She is also mom to her son William and enjoys spending time with friends and family. As an Ann Arbor, Michigan native, you can also always catch her cheering on her beloved Michigan Wolverines. 

• Bachelors of Journalism. University of Missouri-Columbia 
• Women Leaders in College Sports Institute of Administrative Advancement (2013)
• College Sports Communicators Board Chair (2022-23) 
• Memberships include: College Sports Communicators, Women Leaders in College Sports 

Andréa Carroll-Franck

Vice President of Community, Co-Founder
(she/her)

Andréa has been working in community organizations and sports for over 20 years, and . She excels in bringing those two passions together within Aurora, a club that leads and operates boldly and authentically and leads with its values.

“As the Vice President of Community, I’m honored to have the opportunity to center “ ‘For Community, By Community‘ ” in everything we do.”

In her other lives, Andréa coached soccer for 19 years and since 2020 is the Kicking and Culture Coach for Highland Park Football. She is mom to a cockapoo named Cousteau and just enough houseplants. She plays soccer on Sundays, and loves to spend time in nature, wandering around new places, and eating delicious things.

• M.Ed. Youth Development Leadership, UMN-Twin Cities
• P.B.C. Nonprofit Management, UMN-Twin Cities
• AdvCert. Equity and Diversity, UMN-Twin Cities
• B.A. Liberal Arts for the Human Services, UMN-Morris
• 10 years involved with AmeriCorps
• Previous Board service includes Like A Girl, the JK Movement, and Monarch FC

Brenna Keeler

Marketing & Communications Coordinator
(she/her)

Brenna may be best known at Aurora as the socials admin. She does all things social, as well as working behind the scenes in the Marketing and Communications department. If you’ve seen Aurora on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook or Twitter, you’ve seen her handiwork! Brenna played soccer at Bemidji State University, and now coaches youth soccer in Shakopee.

In her free time, Brenna she enjoys film photography, trying everything from Trader Joes, and hanging out with her pup Lola.

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications
• Former NCAA D2 Soccer Player