Representatives appointed to board for state commission on national service
明尼阿波里斯市 – 2024年5月24日 – ServeMinnesota is pleased to announce four additions to its 政府ernor-appointed board of directors. ServeMinnesota is the state’s commission on national and community service, charged with creating opportunities for 美国志愿队 members and volunteers to address community challenges in education, 环境, 健康, 经济适用房, 工作准备, 和更多的.
Jennifer Bartels, Shelly Muñoz, Joseph Nayquonabe, Jr., and Amy Walstien will each serve a three-year term with the organization beginning in February.
Jennifer Bartels describes herself as a collaborative strategic thinker. She demonstrates a commitment to justice, 股本, 包容, and belonging as vice president of people and impact at Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, where she has worked since October 2020. Jennifer has experience working in schools, leading organizational development, and strategic planning and is also a board member for Doing Good Together.
Shelly Muñoz is a two-time winner of Teacher of the Year award and two-time Golden Apple Award recipient for her initiative and innovation in bringing science to the classroom. 美国宇航局大使, National Geographic Educators, and corporate sustainability departments, Shelly is committed to environmental learning at school and in the community. She is also founder of STEMbraced with Love, a nonprofit designed to deliver STEM camps to under-resourced students around the world.
Joseph Nayquonabe, Jr., is the CEO of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), guiding the corporate vision and growth strategy for business holdings of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. With dual masters in Tribal Administration & Governance and Business Administration, Nayquonabe brings a wealth of experience in economic development, drawing on the wisdom of tribal leaders to shape his approach. His involvement beyond MCLV extends to noteworthy organizations such as Native Governance Center, 计划的基础, and Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network.
Amy Walstien is a 政府ernment relations professional and attorney with expertise in education and workforce policy. 目前, she is senior policy director at Minnesota Business Partnership where her advocacy focuses on literacy and education, 多样性和包容性, 经济竞争力, 和更多的. She also serves as Vice President of the Minnesota Governmental Relations Council and on multiple other boards.
“We intentionally sought board members who could represent diversity of experience, 身份, 和地点,茱莉亚·昆鲁德说, servinnesota的首席执行官. “Our role is to listen to our community members and respond appropriately with additional 美国志愿队 support where it’s needed most. We can only do that when voices from across the state are in the room.”
For a list of all ServeMinnesota 董事会 Members, visit http://m7y8.668637.com/our-team-and-board/
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关于ServeMinnesota
ServeMinnesota blends service and science to accelerate positive social change. 每年, thousands of individuals commit to transformative 美国志愿队 service opportunities focused on improving the lives of Minnesotans through education, 经济适用房, 就业, 环境, 和健康. These 美国志愿队 members translate research on what works into on-the-ground implementation. Two of ServeMinnesota’s strategic initiatives, 明尼苏达读书团 and 明尼苏达数学队, demonstrate speed to implementation in their work to close the opportunity gap and help struggling students become successful learners. By leveraging federal dollars, building strong community partnerships, and continually improving programs, ServeMinnesota ensures national service is positioned to make meaningful contributions to our state. 欲了解更多信息，请访问 m7y8.668637.com.
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AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.
