Citizens League

Industry: Think tank

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The Citizens League is a nonpartisan think tank based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area of Minnesota. It was established in 1952 as a good government advocacy and policy group. The first Citizens League board of directors was elected on February 14, 1952; the League's first president was Stuart Leck. Expenses: 831,416 USD Headquarters: Saint Paul, MN Motto: Recommending and advancing creative solutions to policy problems. Revenue: 1.051 million USD Founded: 1952FeedbackClaim this knowledge panel Knowledge ResultSee photos See outsideMoved, closed, or was never hereReportCitizens LeagueWebsiteDirections Saved (0) Saved Save Non-profit organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota Address: 1820, 400 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (651) 293-0575: Website: Hours: Category: : : Place name: : : : Website: https://citizensleague.org/ Category: Non-Profit Organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.Add missing informationAdd business hours Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1)

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Citizens League Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Adam Arling Adam Arling Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Adam Arling's Citizens League Experience October 2013 - Present
Job at Citizens League
Industry Public Policy
Experience
BI WORLDWIDE  March 2015 - Present
Citizens League   October 2013 - Present
Alondra Cano for City Council   July 2013 - October 2013
Fiduciary Counselling Inc.  December 2012 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families  March 2012 - November 2012
Citizens League   February 2010 - March 2012
University of Minnesota, Office of Student and Community Relations   September 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Research, Social Media, HTML, Leadership, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
B.A., Political Science

Aimee Hatlestad, CFP Aimee Hatlestad, CFP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Aimee Hatlestad, CFP's Citizens League Experience December 2011 - December 2012
Job Wealth Partner at BGM TruNorth Wealth Partners
Industry Financial Services
Experience
BGM TruNorth Wealth Partners   October 2013 - Present
Women's Foundation of Minnesota  January 2014 - Present
United Way Women's Leadership Council   January 2010 - December 2014
TruNorth   May 2012 - October 2013
Citizens League   December 2011 - December 2012
JRA Financial Advisors  October 2001 - May 2012
Financial Network Investment Corporation, Member SIPC  1999 - May 2012
One Percent Club   2009 - 2010
Word of Peace Lutheran Church   November 2006 - January 2009
Financial Planning Association  September 2001 - December 2003

Skills
Wealth, Finance, IRAs, Mutual Funds, Financial Planners, Event Management, Investments, Fixed Annuities, Series 63, Investment Strategies, Securities, 401k

Education
Metropolitan State University   2003 — 2012
History

The American College   2003 — 2004
CFP, Financial Planning

Tim Schuster Tim Schuster Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tim Schuster's Citizens League Experience May 2007 - May 2008
Job Social Business Young Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
brightpeak financial  May 2015 - Present
thisisMIDTOWN.org   June 2012 - Present
brightpeak financial  February 2014 - May 2015
brightpeak financial  November 2012 - February 2015
Venture Academy  July 2012 - May 2013
City Church  August 2008 - June 2012
Citizens League   May 2007 - May 2008
University of Minnesota  2005 - 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Community, Crisis Management, Adolescent Issues, Church Planting, church, Youth Ministry, Youth Leadership, Strategic Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Change Leadership, Educational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Planning, Social Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., Sales Management, Sales, Social Networking, Church Events, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Organizing, Youth Development, Community Outreach, Innovation, Youth Mentoring, Community Development, Preaching, Recruiting, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Civic Engagement, Staff Development, Strategy

Education
Bethel University   2008 — 2012
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Leadership

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Leadership

University of Rajasthan   2007 — 2007

Ashley Menzel Ashley Menzel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ashley Menzel's Citizens League Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Claims Representative at SFM Mutual Insurance Company
Industry Insurance
Experience
SFM Mutual Insurance Company  June 2013 - Present
Rolvaag Memorial Library   September 2012 - May 2013
Ruth's House of Hope   September 2012 - December 2012
Citizens League   June 2012 - August 2012
St. Olaf College  July 2011 - May 2012

Education
St. Olaf College   2009 — 2013
BA, Sociology, Anthropology, Family Studies

DeLaSalle High School   2005 — 2009

JENNY LEIGH MORRIS JENNY LEIGH MORRIS New York, New York Details
JENNY LEIGH MORRIS's Citizens League Experience 2007 - 2011
Job Project Manager at NeuroLeadership Institute
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
NeuroLeadership Institute  February 2015 - Present
Gabriels Technology Solutions  July 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Transportation  July 2012 - June 2014
WWOOF France   April 2013 - June 2013
Minnesota Department of Transportation  April 2011 - August 2012
Office of MN Governor Mark Dayton   January 2011 - April 2011
DFL/Mark Dayton   September 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota Senate  August 2007 - January 2011
Citizen's League  2007 - 2011
Cass County  September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Government, Public Policy, Project Management, Policy, Leadership, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Press Releases, Management, Editing, Research, Budgets, Training, Politics, Community Outreach, Change Management, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Sustainability

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2012
Associate's Certificate, Project Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2005 — 2007
BA, Political Science

University of Missouri-Columbia   2004 — 2005
Political Science and Government

Ray R. Lewis Ray R. Lewis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ray R. Lewis's Citizens League Experience November 2011 - Present
Job 100 Million Healthier Lives by 2020, Guiding Coalition for Health, Leadership Team Volunteer
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Guiding Coalition for Health; 100 Million Healthier Lives by 2020 initiative   July 2014 - Present
Minnesota Public Health Association  June 2014 - Present
Minnesota Public Health Association  January 2012 - Present
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Leadership Network LinkedIn group   January 2014 - Present
Minnesota Public Health Association representative   February 2013 - Present
Citizens League   November 2011 - Present
Healthy Minnesota Partnership   2012 - Present
Minnesota Public Health Association  May 2014 - May 2015
Community Transformation Grant Statewide Leadership Team   2012 - October 2014
City of Minneapolis  September 1987 - June 2012

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Research, Community Health, Health Equity, Epidemiology, SPSS, Social Determinants Of..., Community Development, Health Research, Analysis, Health Disparities, Online Advocacy, Public Health Policy, Community Research, Cultural Diversity, Disparities, Survey Methodology, Data Presentation, Local Government, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Community Outreach, Health Literacy, Survey Creation, Social Epidemiology, Stories, Community Involvement, Behavior Change, State Government, Elections, Legislative Tracking, Public Safety, Justice, Neighborhood..., Career Exploration, Social Networking..., Lifelong Learning, Data Collection, Statistics, Databases, Public Health Law, Social Media, Public Policy, Policy, Storytelling, Legislation, Prevention

Education
University of Minnesota School of Public Health   1983 — 1987
Master of Public Health (MPH), Interdisciplinary Studies/Community Health

Gustavus Adolphus College   1974 — 1978
BA, Psychology

Duluth East HS

Rebecca McDonald Rebecca McDonald Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rebecca McDonald's Citizens League Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Director/Producer at bfreshproductions
Industry Media Production
Experience
bfreshproductions   January 2005 - Present
Biko Associates   December 2012 - Present
Village Voice Media  April 2008 - Present
St. Paul Neighborhood Network  January 2014 - April 2014
MTV Networks  2012 - 2012
City Pages  2011 - 2012
GRITtv with Laura Flanders  2011 - 2011
Rock the Vote  2008 - 2008
Citizens League   2008 - 2008
Minnesota Women's Political Caucus   2007 - 2008

Skills
Digital Media, Digital Storytelling, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Editorial, Copy Editing, Content Development, Photography, Video Production, Multimedia, Creative Direction, Video, Television, Magazines, Storytelling, Film

Education
St. Catherine University   2005 — 2007
BA, Communication, Women's Studies & Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2002 — 2005
AA and Women's Studies Certificate, Liberal Arts

Sandy'Ci Moua Sandy'Ci Moua Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sandy'Ci Moua's Citizens League Experience March 2009 - October 2010
Job 10+ years: Community Relations with experience in Racial equity, Voter education, Transit equity, and Direct service
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
City of Brooklyn Park, MN   July 2015 - Present
CAPI USA  July 2013 - December 2014
Community Action Against Racism (CAAR)   March 2011 - December 2014
"The Shadow War" (premiering APRIL 2014)   September 2010 - April 2014
PR, Marketing, Community Engagement and Organizing   January 2008 - 2014
Performing Arts  September 1997 - 2014
Jordan Area Community Council   November 2011 - October 2013
"Draw My Hmong Life" short film   2013 - 2013
-  2005 - 2011
Citizens League   March 2009 - October 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Fundraising, Program Development, HTML, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Grants, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Acting, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Public Administration, Non-profit..., Hmong, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Community Engagement, Board Development, Youth Development, Social Justice, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Recruiting, Community Economic..., Strategic Communications, Program Assessment, Building Community..., Capacity Building, Workshop Development, Copywriting, Workshop Facilitation, Theatre, Web Content Management, Racial Justice, Voter Education, Producing, On-camera Talent, Data Management, Spokesperson, Shamanism, Youth Empowerment, Marketing, Social Media..., Project Management, Event Management

Education
Intermedia Arts/ Creative Community Leadership Institute (CCLI)   2014 — 2014
2014 Fellowship

Central High School

Central High School

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A.

Brian B. Bell Brian B. Bell Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brian B. Bell's Citizens League Experience March 2006 - March 2008
Job Associate Attorney at Dorsey and Whitney LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Supreme Court  August 2013 - July 2014
University of Minnesota Law School  September 2011 - May 2013
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  May 2012 - July 2012
St. Paul City Attorney's Office   May 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association  March 2008 - August 2010
Citizens League   March 2006 - March 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Program Management, Fundraising, Website Management, Board Governance, Mediation, Trials, Politics, Public Policy, Government

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law, magna cum laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

University of Colorado Boulder   2003 — 2005
BA, Political Science

Laurie Ohmann Laurie Ohmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laurie Ohmann's Citizens League Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Senior Vice President of Client Services & Community Partnerships at Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis  January 2015 - Present
National Day One   2008 - Present
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis  September 2013 - December 2014
Neighbors United   April 2013 - November 2013
Strategic Management Consulting for Non-Profits   January 2012 - October 2013
The Public Strategies Group   1991 - September 2013
Citizens League   2012 - 2012
Humphrey School of Public Affairs  2012 - 2012
MN Center for Crime Victim Services   January 2000 - March 2001

Skills
Strategy Development, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Team Building, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Public Sector, Workshop Leader, Strategy, Leadership, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Economic Development, Policy, Leadership Development, Training, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Budgets, Government, Public Policy, Grants, Management Consulting, Strategic Communications, Workshop Facilitation

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1988 — 1990
Master of Planning

Human Systems Dynamics

Larry Schumacher Larry Schumacher Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Larry Schumacher's Citizens League Experience September 2011 - January 2014
Job Interactive Media Strategist at Minnesota Philanthropy Partners
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Minnesota Philanthropy Partners  June 2014 - Present
Wordbender Communications LLC   December 2010 - Present
Initiative Foundation  January 2010 - Present
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce  June 2011 - June 2014
The Dolan Company  December 2010 - June 2014
Citizens League   September 2011 - January 2014
Twin Cities Daily Planet  February 2010 - December 2011
Ceridian  June 2010 - September 2011
Initiative Foundation  May 2010 - September 2011
HowStuffWorks.com  January 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Newsletters, Press Releases, Web Content, Speech Writing, Brochures, Social Media, Writing, Magazines, Blogging, Media Relations, Publicity, Editing, Public Relations, Newspaper, Non-profits, Corporate Communications, Publications, Stories, News Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Proofreading, Editorial, Internal Communications, Storytelling, Newspapers, Public Policy, AP Style, Photography, Multimedia, Research, Feature Articles, Video, Content Strategy, Nonprofits, Online Journalism, Content Development, Politics

Education
Carleton College   1989 — 1993
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science

Nena Lenz Nena Lenz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nena Lenz's Citizens League Experience January 2008 - Present
Job Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fredrikson & Byron  March 2012 - Present
Citizens League   January 2008 - Present
Global Robotics Innovation Park   March 2012 - November 2013
Dorsey & Whitney  August 2006 - March 2012
University of Minnesota Law School  January 2008 - May 2010
Lawyerist Media, LLC  April 2009 - March 2010
Worker's Rights Clinic   September 2005 - May 2006
Multi-Profession Business Clinic   September 2005 - May 2006
University of Minnesota Law School  2005 - 2006
First American Title  May 2001 - September 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Government Contracting, Government Procurement, Economic Development, Teaching, Local Economic..., Land Use Law, Public Policy, Real Estate Development, Environmental Law, Writing

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2003 — 2006

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2001
BA, Global Studies and Philosophy

Eden Prairie High School   1992 — 1996

Dave Chadwick Dave Chadwick Helena, Montana Details
Dave Chadwick's Citizens League Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Executive Director, Montana Wildlife Federation
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Montana Wildlife Federation   September 2013 - Present
Colorado Parks and Wildlife  May 2008 - August 2013
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies  July 2007 - April 2008
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies  January 2004 - April 2008
Citizens League   1999 - 2001
Senator Dianne Feinstein  1998 - 1998
Senator Dianne Feinstein  1996 - 1998

Education
University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment   2001 — 2003
MS

Pomona College   1991 — 1995
BA, Magna Cum Laude

Anna Schumacher Anna Schumacher Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Anna Schumacher's Citizens League Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Operations & Talent Development Manager at Groundswell, Inc
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Groundswell, Inc  April 2014 - Present
Groundswell, Inc  December 2012 - April 2014
Sertich Consulting   May 2010 - November 2012
Earth Foundation NGO   January 2012 - May 2012
Citizens League   May 2009 - August 2009
MN Campus Compact   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Presenter, Program Development, Community Outreach, Spanish, Team Building, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Teaching, Research, Public Policy, Program Management, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, Social Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Editing

Education
College of St. Benedict   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Jawaharlal Nehru University   2011 — 2012
International/Global Studies

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez   2008 — 2008

Charles Fautch Charles Fautch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Charles Fautch's Citizens League Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Nonprofit Administrator & Music Faculty Member
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Passport to the Arts - K&S Conservatory   October 2007 - Present
K&S Conservatory of Music   August 2007 - Present
Young Professionals of Twin Cities   June 2011 - August 2012
Citizens League   2011 - 2012
AEON Connect   2011 - 2011
The Saint Paul Foundation  October 2009 - December 2010
Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir   March 2008 - October 2009
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  August 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Project Coordination, Product Development, Team Leadership, Strategy, Teaching, Consulting, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Presentations, Management, Nonprofits, Non-profit Volunteer, Non-profit Board..., Project Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Budgets, Research, Program Development, Public Speaking, Program Management

Education
Augsburg College   2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration, 3.6

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2005 — 2007
Master of Music, (M.M), 3.6

St. John's University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Kim Farris-Berg Kim Farris-Berg Orange County, California Area Details
Kim Farris-Berg's Citizens League Experience June 2007 - January 2013
Job Education Strategist, Author, Public Speaker
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Center for Teaching Quality  August 2013 - Present
Education Evolving   February 2001 - Present
Farris-Berg Consulting Services   January 2001 - Present
Citizens League   June 2007 - January 2013
the following organizations   September 2003 - December 2009
Project Tomorrow  May 2008 - August 2009
Aveson Educational Cooperative   2006 - 2006
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities  August 1998 - August 1999

Skills
Grants, Blogging, Qualitative Research, Project Design, Strategy, Education Policy, Process Design, Public Policy, Strategic Visionary, Policy Design, Project Management, Process Management, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Teaching, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1999 — 2001
Master of Public Policy, Social Policy

University of San Diego   1994 — 1998
BA, International Relations

Santa Margarita High School   1990 — 1994
Diploma, 1994

Kirsten Elfstrand Kirsten Elfstrand Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kirsten Elfstrand's Citizens League Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Student at Northwestern University
Industry
Experience
Northwestern University  InternOneVillage PartnersJune 2012 - September 2012
Northwestern University, Department of Psychology  September 2011 - June 2012
Citizens League   June 2011 - September 2011
University of Minnesota, Department of Psychology  June 2010 - September 2010
People for Parks  May 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Mac

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014

DeLaSalle High School   2006 — 2010

Curtis Johnson Curtis Johnson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Curtis Johnson's Citizens League Experience 1980 - 1990
Job Executive Director Citiscope
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Citiscope   2011 - Present
Education Evolving   2004 - Present
Metropolitan Council  1995 - 1999
State of Minnesota  1991 - 1995
Citizens League   1980 - 1990
Minnesota Community Colleges   1970 - 1980
Laramie County Community College  1969 - 1972

Skills
Public Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Public Relations, Fundraising, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Program Facilitation, Crisis Communications, Politics, Event Planning, Coalitions, Speech Writing, Research, Community Outreach, Management Consulting, Grants, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Policy, Grant Writing, Newspaper, Political Communication, Legislation, Urban Planning, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Leadership Development, Government, Public Administration, Land Use, Spokesperson, Message Development, Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, Education Policy, Newspapers, Community Engagement

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1967 — 1970
PhD, Education - Educational Psychology

Baylor University   1960 — 1964
BA, History

Becky (Rebecca) Siekmeier Becky (Rebecca) Siekmeier Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Becky (Rebecca) Siekmeier's Citizens League Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Program Director, SciTechsperience Internship Program at Minnesota High Tech Association
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Minnesota High Tech Association  September 2013 - Present
Minnestoa High Tech Association   January 2012 - August 2013
League of Women Voters Minnesota  September 2011 - December 2011
League of Women Voters Minneapolis  September 2011 - December 2011
Citizens League   June 2011 - August 2011
Grand Graphics   August 1990 - June 2011
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  January 2011 - May 2011
Best Buy  March 1992 - February 2009
Best Buy  December 2000 - May 2003
Best Buy  June 1998 - December 2000

Skills
Grant Planning..., Co-President, League of..., Organizational Analysis, Coalitions, Negotiation, Research, Bear, Organizational Needs..., Strategy, Retail, Leadership, Advertising, Budgets, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Policy, Marketing, Project Management, Social Media, Program Management, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Training, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Grant Writing, Management, Recruiting, Fundraising, Process Improvement, Event Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2011
Master, Public Affairs

Brown Institute   1989 — 1991
AAS, Advertising Design

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1981 — 1985
Social Welfare, Social Work

Courtney Overby Courtney Overby Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Courtney Overby's Citizens League Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Urban Infrastructure and Environment
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Citizens League   August 2015 - Present
Gardening Matters  February 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota  January 2015 - Present
Original Pancake House - Roseville, MN   August 2013 - Present
Minneapolis Community and Technical College  October 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Blogging, Community Development, Creative Writing, Leadership, Sustainability, Event Planning, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Research, Grant Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2016
B.S, Urban Planning

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2010 — 2011
AA, Transfer

Ronald A. Wirtz Ronald A. Wirtz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ronald A. Wirtz's Citizens League Experience June 1995 - June 1999
Job Regional Outreach Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis  July 1999 - Present
Citizens League   June 1995 - June 1999

Skills
Economic Development, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Policy, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Program Evaluation, Economics, Writing, Public Relations, Editing, Analysis, Media Relations, Journalism, Government, Entrepreneurship, Workshop Facilitation, Politics, Higher Education, Program Management, Report Writing, Speech Writing

Education
Marquette University   1993 — 1995
M.A., Journalism

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point   1989 — 1991
B.A. with honors, Communication, PR emphasis

Susan L Solarz Susan L Solarz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Susan L Solarz's Citizens League Experience January 2010 - September 2011
Job Conservation Biology Consultant and Sculptor
Industry Research
Experience
Sculpture and Furniture Design   December 2012 - Present
Conservation biology and policy   April 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota  March 2008 - January 2012
Citizens League   January 2010 - September 2011
American University  January 2001 - January 2006
USDA  1999 - 2001
US House of Representatives  1998 - 1999

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Government, Science, Policy, Research

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1998
MS & PhD, Environmental Science, Agriculture

St. Catherine University   1989 — 1992
BS, biology

United States Military Academy at West Point   1986 — 1988
biology

Jan Unstad Jan Unstad Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jan Unstad's Citizens League Experience 2013 - Present
Job Director of External Relations at Citizens League
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Citizens League   2013 - Present
Lutheran World Relief  2012 - 2013
Saint Paul Police Foundation   2005 - 2013
Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training   1992 - 2013
Xcel Energy  2005 - 2010
International Republican Institute (www.iri.org)   2009 - 2009
University of Minnesota Foundation  2003 - 2005
Coleman for Senate   2000 - 2002
U.S. West Communications   1998 - 2000
University of Minnesota Athletic Department  1990 - 1998

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Program Management, Project Management, Event Management, Training, Newsletters, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Community Development, Budgets, Leadership, Program Development, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Politics, Government, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Grants, Legislative Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Media Relations

Education
Augsburg College
B.A., Political Science

Sports Management Institute
Graduate seminar program

Pahoua Yang Hoffman Pahoua Yang Hoffman Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Pahoua Yang Hoffman's Citizens League Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Policy Director at Citizens League
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Citizens League   May 2014 - Present
Twin Cities Public Television  March 2007 - May 2014
University of St Thomas  August 2000 - March 2007
American Refugee Committee  July 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Management, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Research, Event Planning, Grants

Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2013 — 2014
Policy Fellow

University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2003 — 2006
MBA, Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Phil Jenni Phil Jenni Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Phil Jenni's Citizens League Experience 1986 - 2002
Job Executive Director, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota  March 2002 - Present
citizens league   1986 - 2002
GBS Sports   1977 - 1984

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Grants, Leadership, Research, Management, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Social Media

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1976 — 1977
elizabethan history

Ripon College   1972 — 1976
BA,, History

Madeline R. Page Madeline R. Page Greater Boston Area Details
Madeline R. Page's Citizens League Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Global Warming Outreach Director
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Environment America  August 2015 - Present
Environment America  May 2013 - August 2015
St. John's University Office of Admission   August 2009 - May 2013
Organizing for America  August 2012 - November 2012
Citizens League   June 2012 - August 2012
Environment America  May 2011 - August 2011
Gabrielle Giffords for Congress   June 2010 - August 2010

Education
College of Saint Benedict   2009 — 2013
Political Science, Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies

St. John's University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Universidad Rafael Landívar   2012 — 2012

Emmett Coleman Emmett Coleman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emmett Coleman's Citizens League Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Vice President of External Affairs, Comcast Twin Cities Region
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Comcast  April 2004 - Present
Citizens League   2010 - 2010
Capitol Initiatives   2002 - 2004
Dell  1999 - 2002
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  1995 - 1999
U.S. House of Representatives   1988 - 1994

Skills
Non-profits, Government, Policy, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Contract Negotiation, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Telecommunications, Broadband, Policy Analysis, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Team Leadership, Cable Television, Leadership

Education
Carleton College   1984 — 1988

Abou Amara Abou Amara Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Abou Amara's Citizens League Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Special Advisor to the Minority Leader
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2015 - Present
African Immigrant Services, Minnesota   June 2015 - June 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives  December 2012 - January 2015
African American Leadership Forum   June 2013 - June 2014
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council - State of Minnesota   June 2013 - December 2013
Northwest Area Foundation  May 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2012 - May 2012
U.S Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking Committee - Obama Administration Appointee   December 2011 - May 2012
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA)   January 2011 - February 2012
Citizens League   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Community Development, Public Administration, Economic Development, Fundraising, Research, Nonprofits, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Public Policy

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Areas of Study: Sociology, Political Science & Economics.

Victoria Ford Victoria Ford Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Victoria Ford's Citizens League Experience September 2004 - September 2008
Job Program Associate, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute at Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation  March 2015 - Present
Leadership for Educational Equity  June 2014 - March 2015
Leadership for Educational Equity  September 2012 - May 2014
Global Citizen   August 2010 - August 2012
National Audubon Society  June 2009 - February 2010
Citizens League   September 2004 - September 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Politics, Leadership, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Non-profit..., Public Policy, Event Planning, Staff Development, Staff Management, Writing, Building Coalitions, Partnerships, Editing, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Affairs, Policy, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Grassroots Organizing, Program Management, Community Organizing, Training, Research, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Team Building

Education
Georgetown University   2002 — 2005
Master of Public Policy, Nonprofit Policy and Leadership

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1998 — 2001
BA, Geography

J. Claire Seavey J. Claire Seavey New York, New York Details
J. Claire Seavey's Citizens League Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Digital Operations Assistant at Random House
Industry Publishing
Experience
Random House  May 2014 - Present
Susan Penzner Real Estate and SPRE Realty   February 2013 - May 2014
Coldwater Creek  2012 - 2013
University of York  April 2011 - July 2011
Bennington College Post Office   October 2010 - December 2010
BOMB Magazine  January 2010 - February 2010
Cave Paper   January 2009 - February 2009
Citizens League   2007 - 2008
Young Dance   2006 - 2008
Perpich Center for Arts Education  2006 - 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excellent Writing Skils, Organization, Proofreading, Communication Skills, Social Media, Administrative..., Problem Solving, Sales, Marketing, Data Entry, Social Networking

Education
Bennington College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences

Perpich Center for Arts Education   2006 — 2008
High School Diploma, Dance

Anya Cleaver Anya Cleaver Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Anya Cleaver's Citizens League Experience February 2012 - June 2012
Job Executive Assistant at KRW International
Industry Public Policy
Experience
KRW International  May 2014 - Present
Minnesota Historical Society  January 2014 - May 2014
Finnish Bistro   May 2011 - January 2014
Minnesotans United For All Families  February 2012 - August 2012
Citizens League   February 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Analysis, Facebook, Grants, Management, Event Planning

Education
Augsburg College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Communication Studies

Freie Universität Berlin   2012 — 2012
FUBEST Study Abroad, Political Science, History, Cross-Cultural Studies

Angelica Daus Angelica Daus Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Angelica Daus's Citizens League Experience October 2010 - May 2012
Job Relay For Life Specialist at American Cancer Society
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
American Cancer Society  January 2014 - Present
Coaching Corps  November 2012 - January 2014
Minnesota Campus Compact  January 2012 - May 2012
Metropolitan State University  January 2011 - May 2012
Citizens League   October 2010 - May 2012
Metropolitan State University  2011 - 2012
Alliance For Sustainability  October 2010 - August 2011
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge   November 2010 - May 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch  January 2008 - August 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch - Hollister Co   October 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Leadership, Public Policy, Coaching, Policy, Higher Education, Program Management, Leadership Development, Analysis, Community Development, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Management, Project Planning

Education
Metropolitan State University   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Public and Nonprofit Administration

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh   2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Political Science & Public Administration

Bob DeBoer Bob DeBoer Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Bob DeBoer's Citizens League Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Senior Policy Fellow at Citizens League
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Citizens League   February 2015 - Present
Citizen Bob   October 2012 - Present
Citizens League   October 2003 - October 2012
Minnesota State Auditor's Office   1998 - 2002
Minnesota House of Representatives  1994 - 1998

Skills
Public Policy, Civic Engagement, Legislative Relations, Coalition Development, State Government, Public Affairs, Community Development, Economic Development, Grassroots Lobbying, Public Speaking, Research, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Political Strategy, Legislation, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Message Development, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research

Education
University of Minnesota - Humphrey School of Public Affairs   1995 — 1996
State-Local Fiscal Relations, Economic Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1987
B.A., Speech-Communications

University of Tel Aviv   1982 — 1982
Archeology

The University of Birmingham   1981 — 1982
History, Philosophy and Architecture

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1979 — 1981
English, Music, Geology

Nicholas Banovetz Nicholas Banovetz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nicholas Banovetz's Citizens League Experience October 2008 - December 2013
Job Director of Communications and Engagement, Education Transformation Initiative at The Minneapolis Foundation
Industry Public Policy
Experience
The Minneapolis Foundation  January 2015 - Present
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness  September 2011 - Present
Way to Grow  2011 - Present
50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now  July 2014 - January 2015
MinnCAN: The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now   September 2011 - July 2014
Citizens League   October 2008 - December 2013
Citizens League   2010 - 2012
ESOP Association - MN/Dakotas Chapter   August 2007 - September 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley  November 2006 - September 2011
USGBC Minnesota Chapter  August 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Lobbying, Marketing, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Message Development, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Campaigns, Publicity, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Editing, Politics, Grant Writing, Newsletters, Corporate Social..., Philanthropy, Event Management, Spokesperson, Community Engagement, Political Communication, Copywriting, Political Campaigns, Reputation Management, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Program Development, Government, Social Networking, Policy, Blogging, Communications Planning, Coalitions, Facebook, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
American University   2004 — 2006
MA, Public Communication

American University   1999 — 2003
BA, Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government

Patrik Douša Patrik Douša United States Details
Patrik Douša's Citizens League Experience July 2009 - November 2009
Job Web Developer at Academic Heath Center University of Minnesota
Industry Internet
Experience
Academic Heath Center - University of Minnesota   February 2013 - Present
PLD Consulting   June 2006 - Present
University Libraries - University of Minnesota   January 2012 - February 2013
Earth Force, Inc   October 2009 - December 2012
Serengeti Lion Project   September 2010 - May 2011
Savannas Forever Tanzania   May 2010 - August 2010
Citizen's League  July 2009 - November 2009
Hallmark Insights  June 2005 - June 2009
Star Tribune  2000 - 2005
Imaginet, LLC. (now RMG Connect)   1998 - 2000

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Non-profits, Java, Research, WordPress, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, JavaScript, Social Media, jQuery, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Web Services, Mobile Applications, ASP.NET, HTML

Education
University of Minnesota-Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1993 — 1999
BFA, Photography

Macalester College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Janet Malik Janet Malik Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Janet Malik's Citizens League Experience January 1993 - June 1998
Job Executive Assistant at Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis  April 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU  2008 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  July 2002 - May 2007
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  March 1999 - June 2002
Allina Health System  June 1998 - February 1999
Citizens League   January 1993 - June 1998
Janet Dudrow [Malik] & Company   February 1988 - January 1993

Skills
Executive Appointments, Executive Correspondence, Meeting Scheduling, Multiple Project..., Large-scale Event..., Meeting Planning, Travel Arrangements, Travel Planning, Writing, Copy Editing, PowerPoint development, Company Newsletters, Annual Reports, Speech Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Large Scale Events, Administrative..., Strategy, Outlook, Internal Communications

Education
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota   1992 — 1993
Graduate Studies, Public Affairs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1973 — 1977
BA, Journalism/Advertising

Sarah Hilton Sarah Hilton Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Hilton's Citizens League Experience April 2005 - December 2005
Job Marketing and Communications Manager at Allied Solutions
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Allied Solutions LLC  May 2015 - Present
Allied Solutions LLC  January 2014 - April 2015
Allied Solutions LLC  March 2010 - December 2013
Minnesota Early Learning Foundation   January 2009 - January 2010
College Possible  July 2006 - January 2009
Citizens League   April 2005 - December 2005
College Possible  September 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Building Relationships, Message Development, Internal Communications, Product Marketing, Strategic Communications, Presentation Development, InDesign, Account Management, Community Outreach, Social Media, Publications, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Management, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Web Content, Relationship Building

Education
Macalester College   2000 — 2004
BA, Sociology, English

Hamline University   2009 — 2010
TEFL Certification

ACM Urban Studies Program   2003 — 2003
Urban Studies

Annie Levenson-Falk Annie Levenson-Falk Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Annie Levenson-Falk's Citizens League Experience April 2006 - October 2013
Job Executive Director at Legislative Energy Commission
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Minnesota Legislative Energy Commission   October 2013 - Present
National Conference of State Legislatures  2014 - Present
National Renewable Energy Laboratory  April 2015 - April 2015
German American Chamber of Commerce  September 2014 - September 2014
Freelance  2010 - 2014
Citizens League   April 2006 - October 2013
Vescio's Cucina   November 2005 - April 2006
Happytown Farm   2001 - 2005
House Revivers   May 2003 - August 2003
Dirigo Health Now   May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Spanish, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Social Media, Grant Writing, Policy, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Community Development, Strategy, Sustainability, Strategic Communications, Government, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Program Development, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Public Relations, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Coalition Development, Civic Engagement, Coalitions

Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota   2012 — 2013
Policy Fellow

Haverford College   2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science

Ellen T Brown Ellen T Brown Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ellen T Brown's Citizens League Experience 1974 - 2014
Job Community Volunteer and Consultant in public policy, strategic planning, marketing, sustainable construction
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Ujamaa Place   2011 - Present
FairVote Minnesota   2007 - Present
Northland College  2001 - Present
Consultant in public policy, strategic planning, marketing, sustainable construction   May 1992 - Present
Citizens League   1974 - 2014
Health Partners  March 2010 - February 2013
CommonBond Communities  January 1994 - January 2002
Control Data Corporation  March 1980 - March 1991
MN Department of Transportation  July 1976 - February 1979
Virginia Commonwealth University  September 1975 - July 1976

Skills
Public Policy, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Event Planning

Education
Duke University   1967 — 1970

Randolph College   1962 — 1966

Jessica Hillyard Jessica Hillyard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jessica Hillyard's Citizens League Experience October 2007 - December 2007
Job Policy and Data Professional
Industry Public Policy
Experience
St. Catherine University  August 2013 - Present
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota   July 2013 - October 2014
Minnesota DFL Party  August 2012 - November 2012
Humphrey School Dean's Office   September 2009 - May 2011
The Whole Village Project   May 2010 - August 2010
Pushback   2008 - 2009
Population Connection  January 2008 - June 2008
Citizens League   October 2007 - December 2007
John Edwards for President  June 2007 - August 2007
Citizens for Global Solutions  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Policy Analysis, Spanish, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Management, SPSS, Stata, Quantitative Research, Survey Design, Advanced Research and..., Problem Solving, Spanish translation, Government Relations, Legislative Analysis, Grants, Blogging

Education
University of Minnesota- Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master of Public Policy, Women and Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2006
B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science and Spanish Studies

American University
­Washington Semester Program

Fundación Ortega y Gasset
Spanish Studies

Alicia R. Phillips Alicia R. Phillips Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alicia R. Phillips's Citizens League Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Redwood Philanthropic
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Redwood Philanthropic Advisors   October 2008 - Present
Headwaters Foundation for Justice  January 2010 - September 2013
Community Reinvestment Fund  2010 - 2012
Empowerment Zone   January 2006 - 2010
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation  January 2005 - May 2008
Idealogics   February 2002 - December 2005
Citizens League   2003 - 2005
James Ford Bell Foundation   September 2000 - August 2001
Next Innovations   1992 - 1999

Skills
Program Management, Management, Investments, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Board Development, Public Policy

Education
Macalester College
BA, Political Science and History

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Graduate

Tom Teigen Tom Teigen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tom Teigen's Citizens League Experience January 2006 - December 2012
Job Executive Writer at Prime Therapeutics
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Prime Therapeutics  June 2014 - Present
Teigen Communications   January 2011 - June 2014
Citizens League   January 2006 - December 2012
Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota  January 2000 - December 2010
Minnesota Business Partnership  November 1997 - December 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Community Development, Press Releases, Editing, Leadership, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1979 — 1988
Master of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing

Scott McMahon Scott McMahon Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Scott McMahon's Citizens League Experience June 2001 - June 2003
Job Assoc. VP at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Executive Director at Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadersip
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota  July 2013 - Present
Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadersip   July 2013 - Present
Minnesota Private College Council  2007 - July 2013
National Institute of Health Policy   2005 - 2007
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs  2004 - 2005
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota  September 2003 - December 2004
Citizens League   June 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Internal Communications, Politics, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Governmental Affairs, Social Media, Nonprofit Management, Public Affairs, Policy, Leadership, Community Development, Government, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2005
Master of Public Policy

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business   2003 — 2005
Master of Nonprofit Administration

College of Saint Benedict   1997 — 2001

Saint John's University   1997 — 2001
BA, Political Science

Maya Petrovic Maya Petrovic Greater New York City Area Details
Maya Petrovic's Citizens League Experience September 2010 - November 2012
Job Freelance writer, editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Citizens League   September 2010 - November 2012
Photography At The Center   February 2012 - June 2012
ThinkDesign Group   September 2008 - May 2010
Headwaters Foundation for Justice  February 2007 - July 2008
Minnesota Premier Publications  December 2005 - July 2006
Center for Victims of Torture  January 1998 - November 2005
Minneapolis Observer   February 2004 - September 2004
City of Saint Paul Mayor's Office & Department of Planning and Economic Development   October 1998 - October 2000

Skills
Research, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Blogging, Editing, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Journalism & International Affairs

Laura Merriam Laura Merriam Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laura Merriam's Citizens League Experience December 1980 - March 1986
Job President at Pike Island Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pike Island Group   April 2006 - Present
French American Chamber of Commerce Minneapolis/Saint Paul   June 2012 - November 2012
Pike Island Group   April 2006 - June 2012
Board of the Minnesota International Center   2006 - 2012
MEDESA   2007 - 2007
St. Jude Medical  October 1997 - March 2006
Tunheim Santrizos   November 1993 - March 1997
Tunheim Partners  1993 - 1997
Cray Research  April 1986 - November 1993
Citizens League   December 1980 - March 1986

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Investor Relations, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Product Development, Product Management, New Business Development, Healthcare, Corporate Communications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1974 — 1981
BA/ MA, French, Public Affairs

Universite de Nice, France   1976 — 1977
Diplome, Cours pour l'etranger, French Language and Literature

Ann Kirby McGill Ann Kirby McGill Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ann Kirby McGill's Citizens League Experience April 2006 - August 2008
Job On Sabbatical
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota  December 2008 - April 2015
Citizens League   April 2006 - August 2008
University of Minnesota  January 2000 - July 2004
University of Minnesota  November 1993 - December 2003

Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Policy, Social Services, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Community Development, Teaching, Media Engagement, Volunteer Management, Annual Giving, Event Planning, Program Development, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Marketing, Stewardship

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1988
B.S.

Susan Heegaard Susan Heegaard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Susan Heegaard's Citizens League Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Consultant
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Wallin Education Partners  December 2014 - Present
HCM Strategists  November 2012 - Present
Minnesota Land Trust  2011 - Present
Minnesota Humanities Center  2009 - Present
The Bush Foundation   March 2009 - March 2013
Minnesota Office of Higher Education  February 2004 - February 2009
Citizens League   1998 - 2002
State of Minnesota  July 1991 - December 1998
U. S . Senate   March 1993 - December 1994

Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Philanthropy, Education, Community Outreach, Mediation, Consulting, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Policy, Non-profits, Grants, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Grant Writing, Leadership, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, Policy Analysis, Research, Volunteer Management, Government, Editing, Leadership Development, Project Planning, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media, Politics, Program Evaluation, Political Campaigns

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1986 — 1989
J.D.

Skidmore College   1979 — 1983
B.A., Political Economy

James A. Zehren James A. Zehren Portland, Oregon Area Details
James A. Zehren's Citizens League Experience June 1979 - June 1980
Job Senior Policy Analyst at Cogan Owens Cogan, LLC
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Cogan Owens Cogan, LLC  PartnerStoel Rives LLP1985 - June 2010
Oregon Progress Board   October 1990 - December 1992
Exposition-Recreation Commission   February 1981 - August 1982
Citizens League   June 1979 - June 1980
Minnesota House of Representatives  September 1976 - January 1979
Office of the Governor of Minnesota   June 1977 - October 1977
Minnesota House of Representatives  July 1975 - September 1976
Office of the Mayor of Minneapolis   June 1974 - July 1975

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   1982 — 1985
JD, magna cum laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1972 — 1976
MA, Anthropology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1972 — 1975
MA, Public Affairs (Hubert H. Humphrey School)

North Dakota State University   1966 — 1971
BS, Industrial Engineering

Shereen Eldeeb Shereen Eldeeb Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Shereen Eldeeb's Citizens League Experience October 2007 - December 2007
Job Individual & Family Services Professional
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Perspectives, Inc.   February 2011 - August 2011
Target  April 2010 - September 2010
Caplan Law Firm   December 2009 - March 2010
Lifetime Fitness  October 2008 - January 2010
Supreme Court of New South Wales   January 2008 - May 2008
Citizens League   October 2007 - December 2007
Macy's  June 2006 - August 2007
Northside Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons   June 2001 - August 2004

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies & Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance

CAPA International Education   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad

Iowa State University   2005 — 2006

Rhonda Loverude Rhonda Loverude Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rhonda Loverude's Citizens League Experience May 2006 - August 2006
Job Freshman Composition Instructor at University of WisconsinStout
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Stout  September 2014 - Present
Breakaway Test Prep   February 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota  September 2008 - May 2010
University of Minnesota  September 2007 - May 2008
University of Minnesota  January 2007 - May 2007
University of Minnesota  January 2004 - January 2007
Citizens League   May 2006 - August 2006
University of Minnesota  June 2001 - January 2004
University of Minnesota  January 2001 - May 2001
University of Minnesota  September 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Editing, Writing, Teaching Writing, University Teaching, Teaching, Research, Grant Writing, Blogging, Qualitative Research, Journalism, New Media, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Publications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Facebook

Education
University of Minnesota
Ph.D, Mass Communication

University of Minnesota
M.A, Journalism and Mass Communication

Macalester College
Bachelor of Arts, Dramatic Arts

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