Minnesota House of Representatives
The Minnesota House of Representatives is the lower house of the Legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota. There are 134 members, exactly twice as many as the Minnesota Senate. Floor sessions are held in the north wing of the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Majority Leader: Ryan Winkler (DFL); Since January 8, 2019 Seat: 134 Minority Leader: Kurt Daudt (R); Since January 8, 2019 Salary: $45,000/year + per diem New session started: 8 January 2019 Political groups: Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Republican Party
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Minnesota House of Representatives Employees
Minnesota High Tech Association March 2015 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - February 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - January 2013
Minnesota DFL Party May 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Legislation
Education
Macalester College 2006 — 2010
BS, Political Science
The Fax Guys (Dynamic Solutions Group) 2007 - Present
Leonard Street & Deinard, P.A. 2000 - 2003
Minnesota House of Representatives 2000 - 2000
Minnesota Senate 1999 - 2000
Office of Governor Arne H. Carlson 1998 - 1999
Skills
Enterprise Content..., Document Management, Marketing, Product Management, SharePoint, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Professional Services, CRM, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Solution Selling
Education
St. Cloud State University 1994 — 1998
B.A.
Happily Retired January 2013 - Present
Minnesota Department of Health April 2011 - February 2012
Minnesota Department of Health December 2007 - April 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1999 - January 2007
Skills
Government Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Economic Development, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Public Administration, Policy, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Local Government, Grants, Program Evaluation, Community Development, State Government, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Grant Writing, Program Development, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Environmental Policy, Community Engagement, Political Communication, Media Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1979 — 1983
Juris Doctorate
University of St.Catherine
Congressman Glenn Grothman February 2015 - Present
Republican Party of Minnesota June 2014 - November 2014
McFadden for U.S. Senate February 2014 - June 2014
Minnesota Business Partnership June 2012 - February 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - June 2012
Byberg for Congress June 2010 - November 2010
Seifert for Governor January 2010 - May 2010
United States Senate August 2009 - December 2009
National Republican Senatorial Committee May 2009 - August 2009
John McCain 2008 July 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Government, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Politics, Event Planning, Public Policy, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Speaking
Education
University of Northwestern St. Paul 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership
American Studies Program 2009 — 2009
Domestic and International Policy
Southeastern University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism and Public Relations
North Central University 2005 — 2007
Minnesota House November 2012 - Present
Anoka County Attorney'sOffice January 2010 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2001 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law January 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Policy, Public Policy, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Government, Mediation, Nonprofits, Leadership, Legal Writing, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Politics, Fundraising, Legislation, Editing, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, State Government, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Political Science, Community Development, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Local Government, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Administrative Law, Grants, Public Administration, Grant Writing, Program Development, Constituent Services, Volunteer Management, Westlaw, Legislative Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Criminal Law, Message Development, Elections, Litigation, Civil Litigation, International Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2015 - Present
Missouri Valley Football Conference TV Network July 2012 - Present
Niles Media Group May 2013 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives March 2014 - December 2014
Minnesota House Republican Campaign Committee June 2014 - November 2014
Learfield Sports October 2012 - April 2013
Great Falls Voyagers January 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network - MSBN August 2009 - March 2012
Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball April 2010 - August 2011
WNUR Sports December 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Broadcast, Play-by-play, Radio, Social Media, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Media Relations, Public Relations, Sports Marketing, Sports Play-by-play, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Television, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Radio Broadcasting, Copywriting, Radio Host, Baseball, Sports, Video, Legislative Relations, Government...
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2011
B.A.Economics, with study in Economics, Journalism, Communications, Performance and Music, Mathematics
Eden Prairie High School 2001 — 2006
Office of Governor Mark Dayton December 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - December 2014
Walbran and Furness August 2012 - December 2012
Public Health Law Center June 2010 - May 2012
City of St. Paul November 2011 - December 2011
Minnesota Court of Appeals September 2011 - December 2011
Third District Public Defenders Office May 2011 - August 2011
Hennepin County District Court January 2011 - May 2011
Hennepin County Examiner of Titles January 2011 - May 2011
HOME Line September 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Litigation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
DeLaForest Consulting, LLC Director of Legislative and Cabinet AffairsGovernor Tim PawlentyJune 2009 - November 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2003 - August 2008
US Army May 1992 - August 1996
Skills
Government Relations, Public Policy, Government, Lobbying, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Policy, Strategic Communications, Political Science, Economic Development, Public Affairs, Legislation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Saint John's University 1988 — 1992
BA, Summa Cum Laude, Political Science
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2014 - Present
Tim Sanders for Minnesota House of Representatives March 2014 - November 2014
Helds Inc November 2013 - July 2014
Wichita Falls Downtown Development September 2013 - October 2013
Tonic at Quigley's September 2012 - May 2013
1on1 Basketball September 2012 - March 2013
U.S. House of Representatives January 2012 - May 2012
Midwestern State University April 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Politics, Coaching, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Policy
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2013
Masters of Professional Studies, Political Management
Midwestern State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Minnesota House of Representatives March 2014 - Present
Saint Paul College January 2012 - July 2013
Exel Inn March 2001 - September 2001
Jostens March 1999 - November 2000
United States Department of Defense August 1990 - February 1999
Skills
Administrative Work, Personnel Management, Performance Appraisal, Personal Training, Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Industrial Safety, Customer Service, Computers, Supervising, Communication Skills, Writing, Budgets, Leadership, Discipline, Inventory Management, Confidential Documents, Purchasing, Recognition Awards, Management, HRIS, Human Resources, Training, Interviews, Job Descriptions, Labor Relations, Leadership Development
Education
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College 2012 — 2013
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS), Human Resources
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
None, Prerequisite Courses
Minnesota DFL Party June 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL House May 2014 - November 2014
Hennepin County January 2014 - May 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota DFL Party May 2013 - September 2013
Indiana House Democratic Caucus May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. House of Representatives May 2011 - August 2011
Indiana House Democratic Caucus March 2010 - November 2010
Indiana General Assembly December 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Politics, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Research, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Campaign Strategies, Votebuilder, Campaign Managment, Digital Organizing
Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
B.A., Political Science, Sociology
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. December 2008 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - December 2008
House DFL Caucus 2006 - 2008
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Messerli & Kramer November 2013 - Present
Hennepin County June 2015 - August 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - November 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives December 2007 - January 2013
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Public Speaking
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
AFSCME MN Council 5, AFL-CIO November 2014 - Present
MN House DFL Caucus May 2014 - November 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2014 - May 2014
Jim Read for Congress January 2014 - May 2014
Angela Gandolfo for Congress November 2013 - January 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives DFL Caucus June 2013 - August 2013
Organizing for Action August 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Recruiting, Coalitions, Canvassing, Public Speaking, Politics, Research, Leadership, Social Media, Program Management, Training, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Conflict Resolution, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy, Press Releases, Government, Political Science, Speech Writing, Political Consulting, International Relations, Political Communication, Strategic Communications, Community Engagement, Workshop Facilitation, Grassroots
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Economics
Forest Lake Area Senior High School
High School Diploma
Federal Emergency Management Agency -Emergency Management Institute
Educational Certificate courses
University of Minnesota September 2014 - January 2015
Manty & Associates, P.A. July 2013 - December 2014
Environmental Land Use Clinic - University of Minnesota September 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota DFL Party May 2012 - December 2012
University of Minnesota September 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota January 2011 - September 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Customer Service, Social Media, Data Entry, Facebook, Teamwork, Twitter, Organization, Volunteer Management, Employee Training, Employee Supervision, Supervision, Troubleshooting, History, Politics, Outreach, Leadership, Community Outreach, Political Science, Event Planning
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2012 — 2015
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Simpson College 2008 — 2009
Grand Meadow High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
Isaac Kerry Web Design April 2014 - Present
Region Nine Development Commission June 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy December 2011 - July 2012
City of Jordan, MN August 2011 - February 2012
Greater Mankato Growth January 2011 - May 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - May 2011
Verizon Wireless December 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Planning, Zoning, GIS, Mobile Devices, Sales, Technical Support, Quantitative Research, Grant Writing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs
University of Minnesota-Morris 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/History
TCF Equipment Finance June 2014 - Present
City of Eagan January 2001 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives November 2000 - January 2013
Skills
Political Campaigns, Government, Public Policy, Coalitions, Community Development, Community Outreach, Constituent Services, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Economic Development, Editing, Environmental Policy, Event Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Governmental Affairs, Grants, Grassroots, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legislation, Legislative Research, Local Government, Media Relations, Mediation, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Research, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Political Science, Politics, Press Releases, Program Development, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Speech Writing, State Government, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management
Education
Regis University 2007 — 2009
Public Administration
Minnesota DFL Party June 2014 - Present
Super One Liquor July 2013 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2012 - Present
House of Commons June 2012 - September 2012
American Red Cross February 2011 - July 2011
Macy's April 2009 - August 2010
Skills
International Relations, Non-profit..., Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Political Science, Written Correspondence, International Human..., Human Rights, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, SPSS, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
Richmond, The American International University in London 2011 — 2012
Master's Degree, International Relations
The University of North Dakota 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Carver County February 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo July 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - July 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives October 2013 - January 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives March 2012 - October 2013
HRCC May 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2012 - March 2012
Lord and Faris Law Office July 2010 - January 2012
Coleman, Hull, & van Vliet July 2010 - August 2010
The Valspar Corporation Ltda July 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Policy Writing, Policy Research, State Government, Social Media Consulting, Legal Advice, Constituent Services, Constituent..., Event Planning, Public Policy, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Courts, Policy, Trials, Legal Issues, Hearings, Mediation, Legislative Relations, Civil Litigation, Grassroots Organizing, Westlaw, Politics, Legislative Affairs, Coalitions, Political Science, Corporate Law, Depositions, Political Consulting, Constitutional Law, Product Liability, Government, Political Communication, Lexis, Public Speaking, Leadership, Research
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
University of Colorado Boulder 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Eden Prairie High School 2000 — 2004
RockTenn January 2015 - Present
NAAAP MN 2011 - Present
RockTenn July 2012 - January 2015
UCBC/US-China Business Connection May 2012 - December 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives May 2014 - November 2014
RockTenn Company 2009 - February 2012
Rock-Tenn Company 2001 - 2009
Executive Women International January 2005 - December 2006
RockTenn May 1996 - 2000
Waldorf April 1994 - 1996
Skills
Analysis, Polymers, Chemistry, Management, Training, Leadership, Troubleshooting, NMR, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Program Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Product Development, Business Analysis, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Coatings, Chemical Engineering, Time Management, Process Improvement, Intellectual Property, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, FTIR, Instrumentation, Materials Science, Process Simulation, UV/Vis, R&D, Software Documentation, HPLC, Validation, Engineering, LC-MS, Packaging, Chromatography, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Organic Chemistry, Flexo, Data Analysis, Spectroscopy, Root Cause Analysis, Raw Materials, Global Regulatory..., Food Packaging, reverse engineeering, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, SGPP 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2007 — 2008
MiNi MBA
University of St. Thomas, College of Business, MN
Mini Master
North Dakota State University 1992 — 1994
Master degree of Chemistry
Sun Yat-sen University, P.R. China
B.S. of Science
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 2015 - Present
Conservation Minnesota 2005 - 2015
Minnesota Inter-County Association 2002 - 2015
MACHE 2002 - 2014
Minnesota Environmental Partnership 2002 - 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives 1995 - 2002
Tuma & Thompson LLP 1994 - 2002
John Tuma, Attorney at Law 1991 - 1994
Lampe, Fossum & Swanson 1988 - 1991
Skills
Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Government, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Legislative Research, Politics, Public Affairs, Editing, Grant Writing, Legislative Affairs, Political Consulting, State Government, Speech Writing, Policy Research, Political Communication, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Energy Policy, Crisis Communications, Local Government, Policy, Grants, Foreign Policy, Political Risk Analysis, Grassroots
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (JD)
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP December 2013 - Present
Starkey Hearing Technologies December 2012 - December 2013
MN House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) May 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2012
Minnsota House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) June 2010 - December 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2010 - June 2010
American Majority, Inc January 2009 - February 2010
Coleman For Senate 08' May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Speaking, Strategy, Training, Facebook, Management, Analysis, Research, Local Government, New Media, Policy Analysis, Customer Service, Grassroots Organizing, Short, Microsoft Word, Political Communication, Community Development, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Event Planning, Legislative Research, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Government, Event Management, Strategic Planning, State Government, Political Consulting, Political Science, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Microsoft Office, Federal Government, Self-esteem
Education
St. John's University 2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science
Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID & Board of Accountacy 2012 - Present
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities July 2011 - 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives May 1981 - June 2011
Minnesota Department of Education January 1990 - January 1991
Minnesota Department of Economic Security May 1978 - May 1981
Skills
Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrative..., Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, State Government, Management, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Government
Education
St. Cloud State University 1975 — 1978
Business: Administrative Assistant and Office Management Sciences
Pierz Healy High School
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization May 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Transportation November 2012 - May 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives November 2005 - November 2012
Patch.com June 2011 - November 2011
Ramsey County Elections November 2008 - November 2011
Callan Publishing, Inc. July 2004 - November 2005
The Minnesota Daily January 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Photography, Nonprofits, Publishing, Public Relations, Facebook, Marketing, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Writing, Wordpress, Ap Style, Public Policy, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Twitter, LinkedIn, Video Editing, Video, Flickr, Aperture 3, Microsoft Access, Excel, Windows 7, Mac OS X, Google Analytics, Windows XP Professional, Social Networking, Photoshop, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Card Sorting, Usability, Premiere
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
B.A., History and English
Metropolitan State University 2012 — 2016
Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration
Minnesota Management and Budget January 2011 - Present
Ehlers March 1995 - January 2011
Publicorp, Inc. October 1993 - February 1995
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1993 - October 1993
Honeywell 1992 - 1993
Skills
Public finance, Bonds, Economic Development, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Government, Finance, Legislative Relations, Public Finance, Budgets, Policy, Local Government, Leadership, Cash Management, Loans, Strategic Financial..., Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Municipal Bonds, Management, Community Development, Financial Analysis, Grants, Grant Writing, Public Administration, Program Management, Treasury
Education
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs - U of MN
M.A., Policy Analysis and Social Policy
St. Olaf College 1983 — 1987
B.A., Chemistry, French, Religion
Mary Kay Independent Business March 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
Minnesota Senate December 2011 - December 2012
Republican Party of Minnesota June 2008 - June 2012
ACCRA CARE December 2009 - December 2011
Caribou Coffee August 2009 - December 2011
Alliance Health Care April 2005 - December 2009
Republican Party of Minnesota August 2008 - November 2008
Summit Ministries 2004 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Attention To Detail, Customer Service, Excel, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Recruiting, Political Campaigns, Management, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Public Policy, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Sales, Healthcare, Analysis, Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Research, Social Networking
Education
Home School 1990 — 2003
High School Diploma
Northwestern College 2001 — 2002
Math, Psychology, History, Archaeology
UC Irvine October 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - September 2014
Ramsey County Elections June 2012 - November 2012
EthnoGraphic Media August 2009 - January 2011
Festoon Salon January 2007 - May 2010
KALW January 2006 - May 2007
Newsweek Magazine's London Bureau January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Writing Skills, Copy Editing, Research, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Journalism, Social Media, Blogging, Radio, Creative Writing, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Copywriting, International Relations, Foreign Languages, Data Entry, Accurate Data Entry, Middle Eastern Studies, Latin American Studies, U.S. foreign policy, Political Science, State Politics, Political Communication, passport acceptance..., Editorial, Nonprofits, Public Relations, News Writing, Leadership, Bikram Yoga, Yoga
Education
Mills College 2004 — 2007
BA, Political Science/International Relations
Berkeley High School 2001 — 2003
High School Diploma
Beth El Synagogue August 2015 - Present
Herzl Camp May 2015 - August 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2015 - May 2015
Hillel at the University of Minnesota January 2014 - May 2014
Love From Minnesota November 2012 - January 2014
Herzl Camp June 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Facebook, Teamwork, Event Planning
Education
Metropolitan State University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Sciences, 3.7 GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Hebrew Language and Literature
MN 4 Bernie June 2015 - Present
Minnesota Senate January 2014 - May 2015
Minnesota DFL Party September 2014 - February 2015
Grassroots Campaigns May 2014 - August 2014
University of Minnesota October 2012 - January 2014
Minnesota State College Student Association July 2010 - July 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Leadership Development, Legislative Relations, Research, Political Campaigns, Leadership, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Training, Fundraising, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Higher Education Policy, Event Planning, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Community Engagement, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Grassroots Organizing, Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Political Communication, Politics, Speech Writing, Program Development, Government, Message Development, Community Organizing, Communications Planning, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Editing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Communication, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2015
Professional Strategic Communications and Political Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Fundación Ortega y Gasset 2013 — 2013
Spanish Language and Literature
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Political Science
GoldenbergLaw, PLLC October 2012 - Present
GoldenbergLaw May 2010 - October 2012
Planned Parenthood of MN, ND, SD August 2011 - September 2012
City of Roseville Attorneys August 2011 - December 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives August 2010 - November 2010
Transit for Livable Communities January 2010 - May 2010
Self-Help Center, Hennepin County August 2009 - February 2010
American Heart Association June 2009 - August 2009
Melrose StudentSuites August 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Issues, Trials, Courts, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Product Liability, Personal Injury
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2009 — 2012
JD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Women's Studies
GUARDIAN RFID September 2014 - Present
The Perfect Shot - Photography by Laura April 2012 - Present
Libertas Media, LLC April 2012 - July 2014
U.S. Bank October 2012 - January 2014
US Bank July 2010 - October 2012
Freelance Social Media & Political Communications May 2006 - April 2012
US Bank January 2009 - July 2010
Bremer Bank 2008 - 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives 2008 - 2008
CFACT 2004 - 2008
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Project Planning, Project Management, State Government, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Web Analytics, Interpersonal..., Priority Management, Sales, Technical Writing, Marketing Research, Collaboration Tools, Public Speaking, Local Government, Political Campaigns, Social Business, Problem Solving, Issue Advocacy, Web Conferences, IBM Connections, Email Marketing, Public Policy, Research, Strategy, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Copywriting, Twitter, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Politics, Blogging, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Lotus Connections, Speech Writing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Online Marketing, Human Resources, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Communications with an emphasis in Social Media
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Communications
3M Government AffairsLockridge Grindal NauenSeptember 2005 - September 2007
MN Department of Health July 2004 - September 2005
Minnesota House of Representatives 1997 - 2004
Skills
Editing, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Policy, Politics, Budgets, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Project Management, Crisis Communications, Government, Social Media, Speech Writing, Legislative Relations, Marketing Strategy, Program Development, Legislation, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Research, Legal Writing, Internal Communications, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Legal Research, Management, Event Planning, Crisis Management, Organizational..., Team Building, Event Management, Press Releases
Education
St. John's University 1992 — 1996
Minnesota House Republican Campaign Committee September 2010 - November 2010
State of Minnesota - Office of Enterprise Technology - Enterprise Security Office August 2008 - February 2009
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2004 - August 2008
Minnesota Senate Republican Campaign Committee June 2006 - November 2006
Minnesota Senate August 2005 - June 2006
State of Minnesota - Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty May 2004 - June 2005
North Dakota Legislative Assembly December 2002 - May 2003
NBC - KUMV-TV Meyer Broadcasting August 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Press Releases, Legislative Relations, Event Planning, Public Policy, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Government, Grants, Management, Research, Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Politics, Editing, Constituent Services, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Legislative Research, Legislation, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Legal Writing, Training, Program Management, Leadership, State Government, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Media Relations, Grassroots
Education
North Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
Williston High School
Williston High School
Cumulus Populus June 2011 - Present
Apple August 2012 - October 2013
Twin Cities House of Prayer June 2012 - August 2013
Christian Appalachian Project May 2010 - June 2011
Venture Expeditions June 2009 - August 2009
Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill June 2008 - April 2009
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - March 2007
AbbeyMoor Medical, Inc April 1999 - February 2007
The Recipe Monthly January 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Running, Biking, Cooking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Teaching, Event Management, Research, Higher Education, Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Tutoring, Public Relations, Journalism, Leadership
Education
University of Notre Dame
Professional Certificate, Career Management
Regent University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
University of Oregon November 2013 - Present
South Dakota State University October 2012 - August 2013
South Dakota State University September 2011 - October 2012
Somali American Education Program January 2010 - July 2011
Hennepin County Library January 2011 - May 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - May 2010
Ascensus July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Program Evaluation, Research, Public Policy, Word, Excel, Stata, PowerPoint, Policy, Access, Analysis, Economic Development, Community Development, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Planning Budgeting &..., Data Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - 2009 — 2011
Master's, Public Policy, specializtion in Economic and Community Development and International Education
South Dakota State University 2003 — 2008
B.S. degree, Economics, Business
Law Office of Bret Walsh, PLLC 2010 - 2013
Paideia Academy 2004 - 2012
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty 2008 - 2009
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 2008 - 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives 2000 - 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Higher Education, Legislation, Policy, Estate Planning, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Legal Assistance, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Local Government, Mediation, Legislative Research, Courts, Politics, Government, Grassroots Organizing, State Government
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Cincinnati 1997 — 1999
M.A., History
King (College) University 1993 — 1996
B.A., History
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2010 - May 2011
MN Congressional Campaign September 2009 - December 2009
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2008
BA, Political Science
Edelman April 2014 - Present
Institute for Humane Studies October 2013 - April 2014
Charles Koch Institute May 2013 - October 2013
Charles Koch Institute May 2012 - May 2013
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation June 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives May 2011 - June 2011
U.S. Commercial Service January 2011 - May 2011
IBM May 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - June 2010
Target May 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Economics, Event Management, Research, Salesforce.com, Nonprofits, Project Management, Budgets, Training
Education
St. Cloud State University 2007 — 2011
BA, Economics & Finance
California Institute of the Arts 2011 - Present
Centers for Research on Creativity December 2010 - Present
UCLA Center for Culture, Brain, and Development February 2010 - Present
UCLA July 1981 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives 1971 - 1973
Skills
Editing, Lecturing, Teaching, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Non-profits, University Teaching, Research, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Art, Grants, Educational Leadership, Proposal Writing, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Music, Event Planning, Teacher Training, Qualitative Research, Staff Development, E-Learning, Program Management, Science, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Student Development, Research Design, College Teaching, Student Affairs, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Tutoring, Theory, Academic Writing, Academic Advising, Academia, Adult Education, Statistics
Education
Stanford University 1977 — 1981
PhD, Education
University of Minnesota 1971 — 1973
MA Public Policy Analysis, Politics and history
Princeton University 1966 — 1970
AB, Economics
Minnesota Department of Human Services January 2015 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2012 - January 2013
League of Women Voters, St. Paul June 2011 - January 2013
Minnestoa State Senate February 2008 - January 2011
Grasstops, Inc. January 2007 - February 2008
At Home Apartments May 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Legislation, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Politics, Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Social Services, State Government, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Community Outreach
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2007
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
St. Olaf College 1998 — 2000
B.A., Psychology and English double major
The George Washington University 1996 — 1998
Psychology, Creative Writing
St. Paul Academy and Summit School 1982 — 1996
High School
Frenette Legislative Advisors January 2010 - Present
Builders Association of Minnesota January 2006 - December 2010
Minnesota Grocers Association November 2004 - December 2005
Coleman for Senate 2005 - 2005
Messerli & Kramer September 2002 - November 2004
Minnesota House of Representatives September 1999 - September 2002
Minnesota State Senate December 1993 - December 1997
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Legislation, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Affairs, State Government, Non-profits, Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, Legislative Affairs, Research, Strategic Communications
Education
University of River Falls - Wisconsin 1980 — 1984
Old and Middle English
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
City of Cottage Grove October 2001 - Present
LeafLine Labs, LLC June 2015 - June 2015
Rice Memorial Hospital 1996 - 2001
Skills
Investigation, Police, Homicide Investigations, Public Policy, Public Safety, Patrol, SWAT, Weapons, Politics, Enforcement, Firearms, Criminal Justice, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Emergency Services, Criminal Investigations, Field Training Officer, Legislation, Self Defense, EMS, Police Training, Hostage Negotiator, Law Enforcement..., NIMS, Emergency Management, Incident Command, Paramedic, Preparedness, Surveillance, Disaster Response, Crime Prevention, Hazardous Materials, Homeland Security, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Policing, Interrogation, First Responder, Government, Policy, State Government, Crisis Management
Education
Ridgewater College
St. John's University
Institute for Local Self-Reliance March 2012 - Present
Twin Cities Daily Planet May 2011 - March 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - January 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2008 - January 2011
Legal Research Center June 2002 - September 2004
University of Minnesota June 1994 - July 1998
Skills
Wordsmith, Advanced Experience..., MS Access, MS Excel, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Blogging, Copywriting, Editing, Government, Internet, Journalism, Mentoring, Customer Relations, Research, Retail, Real Estate, Social Media, Teaching, Writing, Web, Web Design, Online Journalism, Non-profits, Policy, Community Outreach, Problem Solving, Politics, Administrative Support, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Audio Editing, Mac, Layout, Podcasting, Coalitions, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2001
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
B.A., Theatre Arts / Communications
Minneapolis Public Schools June 2011 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - May 2011
KVSC 88.1FM May 2010 - December 2010
St. Cloud State University May 2009 - May 2010
KVSC 88.1FM January 2006 - April 2010
MSUSA 2009 - 2010
Leighton Broadcasting October 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Non-profits, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Radio Broadcasting, Customer Service, Policy, Broadcast, Research, Marketing
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2010
BES, Mass Communications, Political Science
Ely Memorial High School
Tim Walz for U.S. Congress May 2015 - Present
Uniform Law Commission January 2013 - May 2015
Gustavus Adolphus College September 1995 - May 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - January 2013
Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel 1988 - 1991
Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Research, Legal Research, Teaching, Editing, Higher Education, Legal Writing, Fundraising, Political Science, Volunteer Management, Policy, Government, Program Development, Media Relations, Qualitative Research, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Politics, Spanish, Press Releases, Grassroots Organizing, Conflict Resolution, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Political Consulting, Public Health, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Economic Development, History, Community Organizing, Academic Advising, Leadership, Leadership Development, Student Development, Strategic Communications, Legislation, Grants, Mediation, Social Media, Blogging, Political Communication, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University 1991 — 1995
Ph.D, Communication Studies
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1981 — 1985
B.A., Rhetoric
U.S. Bank November 2011 - Present
US Bank November 2009 - November 2011
Cinefx Media April 2009 - November 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Outlook, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Banking, Inventory Management, Time Management, Budgets, Finance, Recruiting
Education
St Cloud State University 2003 — 2007
Political Science, Public Administration
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Political Science, Public Administration
Charter Title Company August 2014 - Present
The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC May 2013 - June 2013
The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC May 2012 - August 2012
The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC December 2010 - August 2011
University of Minnesota Bookstore October 2007 - December 2010
The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC August 2005 - December 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Trials, Product Liability, Motions, Pleadings, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Appeals
Education
South Texas College of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
BA, History, Political Science
University of Oregon April 2014 - Present
University of Oregon March 2013 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron December 2006 - September 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - December 2006
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - August 2005
Minnesota House of Representatives August 2003 - March 2005
Pallotta TeamWorks March 2002 - September 2002
Pallotta TeamWorks August 1999 - March 2002
University of Alaska Fairbanks February 1998 - July 1999
University of Alaska Fairbanks July 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Public Policy, Policy, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Politics, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs, Economic Development, State Government, Management, Policy Analysis, Government, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2010
MA, Public Administration
St. Olaf College 1990 — 1994
BA, Sociology/Family Relations
Gavin, Winters and Long Ltd. September 2014 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law April 2012 - May 2015
Minnesota District Court April 2014 - September 2014
Gavin, Winters, Twiss, Thiemann & Long Ltd. October 2013 - April 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives 2012 - 2012
MN Rubber and Plastics January 2007 - November 2011
MN National Guard 1998 - 2005
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Research, Oral & Written..., Project Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Root Cause Problem..., Microsoft Excel
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2012 — 2015
St. Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Ridgewater College 2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Winona Public Library May 2015 - Present
Winona Human Rights Commission June 2014 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party September 2011 - Present
Warehouse 2007 - Present
MNsure September 2013 - August 2014
Mid West Musisc Fest 2014 - 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families April 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party February 2011 - June 2012
Jennifer Shilling for State Senate July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Government, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Recruiting, Customer Service, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Blogging, Nonprofits, Politics, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Facebook, Leadership, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Policy, Microsoft Word, Management, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Research, Microsoft Office, Training, Coalitions, Political Science, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Speech Writing, Legislation, Grassroots Fundraising, Canvassing, GOTV, Economic Development, Voter Contact, Grant Writing, Campaigns, Message Development, Public Relations, Political Consulting, Crisis Communications, International Relations, State Government, Legislative Research
Education
New York University 2002 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education
Caledonia High School 1997 — 2002
High School Diploma
Cargill February 2015 - Present
Cargill November 2013 - February 2015
The Scoular Company March 2010 - November 2013
The Scoular Company May 2008 - April 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Food, Food Industry, International Trade, Ingredients, Container, Purchasing, Freight, Product Development, Export, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Sales Management, New Business Development, International Sales, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Pricing, Sales Operations, Import, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, International Business, Logistics, Shipping, Market Research, Retail, Forecasting, Transportation, Inventory Management, Account Management, P&L Management, Team Building, Strategy, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Business Development, Project Management, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Sales, Management, International Logistics, FMCG
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
St. Cloud State University 2013 — 2015
Masters of Business Administration
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
Century College August 2010 - Present
Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Teaching, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Policy, Staff Development, Student Affairs, Editing, Curriculum Design, Public Relations, Community Development, Event Planning, Instructional Design, Research, Government, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Community Organizing, Adult Education, Student Development, Leadership Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
PhD ABD, Political and Interpersonal Communications
North Dakota State University 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Speech Communication
North Dakota State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Political Science and History
Casa Loma College May 2012 - February 2013
34th Infantry Division February 2009 - March 2010
Minnesota National Guard September 2005 - February 2009
Minnesota House of Representatives October 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, New Media, Video, Media Relations, Editing, Video Production, Facebook, News Writing, Press Releases, Video Editing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Screenwriting, Directing Talent, Film Production
Education
The Los Angeles Film School 2013 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Metropolitan State University 2005 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Professional Communications
Department of Defense Information School 2004 — 2004
Certificate, Journalism
PA Senate Democratic Campaign Committee January 2014 - Present
Delaware Democratic Party May 2011 - December 2013
North Dakota Democratic-NPL August 2009 - May 2011
Minnesota DFL Party March 2008 - July 2009
Minnesota House of Representatives September 2007 - March 2008
DFL House Caucus July 2007 - August 2007
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - May 2007
DFL House Caucus June 2006 - November 2006
DFL House Caucus June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Government Relations, Fundraising, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Lobbying, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Coalitions, Political Science, Political Communication, Public Policy, Public Relations, Legislation, Community Organizing, Speech Writing, Legislative Research, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Volunteer Training, Research, Crisis Communications, Volunteer Management, Government, State Government, GOTV, Elections, Message Development, State Politics, Political Strategy, Volunteer Recruiting, Campaigns, Campaign Strategies, Votebuilder, Legislative Affairs, Economic Development, Grassroots Lobbying, Policy, Grassroots
Education
St. John's University 2001 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Walden University March 2014 - Present
Walden University June 2012 - March 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - January 2011
Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless August 2006 - January 2007
City of Minneapolis July 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Research, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Policy Research, SPSS, Statistics, Writing, Proposal Writing, Politics, Program Evaluation, Newsletters, VBA, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Programming Languages, Database Administration, GIS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Public Policy
St. Olaf College 2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Science, History
Eutectics™ September 2010 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - December 2010
Natural Spaces Domes in North Branch, MN April 2004 - November 2006
Watershed High School September 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Sustainability, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Event Planning, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Research, Government, Strategic Communications, Energy Efficiency, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Editing, Nonprofits, Policy, Community Development, Politics, Renewable Energy, Small Business, Political Campaigns, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2005 — 2010
J.D., Law
The University of New Mexico 2001 — 2003
Architecture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Minneapolis South High School
Flaherty & Hood, P.A. December 2000 - September 2015
Minnesota House of Representatives August 1999 - December 2000
Bale Anderson Polstein Randall & Hill, Ltd. April 1998 - August 1999
Sorkness Law Office June 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Environmental Law, Policy, Legislation, Legal Writing, Politics, Public Speaking, Land Use, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Local Government, Appeals, Municipalities, Nonprofits, Civil Litigation, Courts, Litigation, Constitutional Law, Legal Issues, Real Estate, Land Use Law, Lobbying, Renewable Energy, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Community Development, Government, Economic Development, Political Campaigns, Westlaw, Class Actions, Legislative Affairs, State Government, Business Transactions, Writing, Environmental, Municipal, Government Relations, Appellate Advocacy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Policy
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1992 — 1996
B.A.
Growth Equity Management, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives 1984 - 1988
Mansco Corporation January 1974 - December 1979
Skills
Leadership Development, Strategic Partnerships, Bloomberg, 401k, Estate Planning, Investments, Securities, Management Consulting, Retirement Planning, Series 7, Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Leadership, Investment Management, Management, Fixed Annuities, Insurance, Banking, Hedge Funds, Economics, Asset Management, Accounting, Alternative Investments, Equities, Financial Services, Fixed Income, Investor Relations, Capital Markets, Trading, Risk Management, Start-ups, Cash Management, Investment Strategies, Entrepreneurship, ETFs, Wealth Management..., Stocks
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1970 — 1972
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP August 2015 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals August 2014 - August 2015
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP May 2013 - June 2014
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
Lockridge Grindal Nauen June 2012 - April 2013
Woodward Communications May 2008 - February 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2008 - May 2008
Star Tribune October 2007 - February 2008
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.) anticipated May 2014
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Urology December 2012 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2012
CIGNA Behavioral Health November 2007 - December 2010
ACS Technologies January 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Analysis, Accounting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis
Education
Minnesota School of Business
Paralegal
Minnesota Department of Corrections June 2015 - Present
Pixel Seventy Photobooth Company March 2015 - Present
Minnesota Army National Guard March 2014 - Present
Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota September 2013 - June 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - May 2014
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates June 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota September 2011 - June 2012
Minnesota Humanities Center April 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Photography, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Documentary Photography, Photoshop, Joomla, WordPress, Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Global Studies, Asian American Studies
Normandale Community College 2007 — 2009
General Studies
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
Minnesota DFL House Caucus April 2012 - November 2012
David Turch & Associates June 2010 - August 2010
Local Government Association September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Newsletters, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Government, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Public Relations, Policy, Leadership, Local Government, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science, Press Releases, Community Development, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Comedic Timing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Microsoft Office
Education
Saint John's University 2007 — 2011
Bachlor of Arts, Political Science, Sociology
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service August 2014 - July 2015
St. Olaf College February 2013 - May 2014
Term in the Middle East August 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2012 - May 2012
Northfield Head Start September 2011 - December 2011
Northfield High School ESL classroom September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Government, Social Media, Research, Community Outreach
Education
St. Olaf College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies Concentration
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2015 - Present
MN GOP December 2011 - December 2013
Ted Lillie for Senate October 2009 - January 2012
Minnesota Excellence in Public Service June 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Blogging, Coalitions, Community Development, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Government, Grant Writing, Leadership, Legal Writing, Management, Legislative Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Message Development, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Consulting, Program Management, PowerPoint, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Speech Writing, Strategic Planning, State Government, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management, Campaigns, Editing, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Research, Media Relations, Legislative Research, Microsoft Word, Political Science, Policy, Public Policy, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Research
Education
University of Houston 1990 — 1992
Master's degree, Educational Administration and Supervision, Graduate
Marquette University 1984 — 1988
BA, Education
Saint Agnes Academy 1980 — 1984
PERC 2014 - Present
Christikon Lutheran Bible Camp 2012 - 2014
Montana State University Alumni Foundation 2012 - 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives April 2011 - June 2011
The Lazy EL Guest Ranch June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Political Science, Environmental Policy, Economics, Econometrics, Data Analysis, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Writing, Communication, Research, Community Outreach, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Montana State University-Bozeman 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2015 - Present
GoldStar Estate Buyers January 2011 - July 2014
Hawaii State Legislature January 2014 - May 2014
Congressman Tim Walz, MN 1st Congressional District December 2009 - June 2010
Ground Round IOC, LLC January 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Time Management, Hospitality, Food, Administration, Research, International Relations, Management, Leadership, Restaurants
Education
Winona State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Public Administration
Southern Cross University 2008 — 2009
Political Science/Public Administration
Schomacker Cleaning December 2013 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - Present
Self Employed March 2008 - Present
Sanford Hospital Luverne June 2002 - August 2008
SMSU Student Association June 2007 - June 2008
SMSU Forensics October 2004 - May 2008
House Republican Campaign Committee June 2006 - November 2006
Minnesota HRCC 2006 - 2006
Minnesota College Republicans 2003 - 2005
Republican Party of Minnesota 2003 - 2004
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2010
MPS
Southwest Minnesota State University 2004 — 2008
BA
Office of the Legislative Auditor June 2013 - Present
Humphrey School of Public Affairs January 2013 - May 2013
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities May 2012 - May 2013
Humphrey School of Public Affairs August 2012 - January 2013
City of Lakes Americorps August 2009 - July 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Collaborative Problem..., Qualitative &..., Writing, Focus Groups, Education Policy, Service Learning, Youth Work, Stata, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Qualitative Research
Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Public Policy Analysis
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Queen Mary, U. of London 2008 — 2008
Semester Abroad, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Indiana University - Office of the Vice President for Engagement August 2014 - Present
City of Bloomington Legal Department May 2012 - May 2014
City of Indianapolis June 2013 - September 2013
Durham City-County Planning Department 2006 - 2010
City of Madison Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development 2004 - 2006
Minnesota House of Representatives 2003 - 2003
Skills
Legal Writing, Public Policy, Legal Research, Mediation, Research, Policy Analysis, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Land Use Law, Environmental Law, Economic Development, Real Estate Development, Municipal Law
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2004 — 2006
M.S., Urban and Regional Planning
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1998 — 2002
B.A., Public Administration/Political Science
Board of Directors, Minnesota State University 2014 - Present
City of Arden Hills January 2011 - December 2014
Minnesota Senate 2007 - January 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives February 1991 - February 2007
Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Politics, Policy, Analysis, Public Policy, Local Government, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Government
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1990
MAPA, Public Administration
Windom High School 1963 — 1968
Diploma
Minnesota House of Representatives March 2014 - Present
ISD 192 Farmington Public School System October 2012 - March 2014
Apnex Medical, Inc. September 2010 - December 2012
United Rentals June 2007 - June 2010
Fastenal 1992 - 2007
Geometric Design 1989 - 1992
Fastenal 1982 - 1989
Skills
Project Management, Sales, Change Management, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Sales Management, IT Operations Management, Product Development, Account Management, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Sales Operations, IT Solutions, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Direct Sales, IT Operations, IT Management, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Selling, Medical Devices, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Training, Networking, Security, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Compliance, Consultative Selling, B2B, Excel, Sales Support, Planning, Salesforce.com, Word, P&L, IT Strategy, IT Infrastructure..., IT Service Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1985
BS, Business, Economics
IT Training Center 2010 — 2012
CompTIA Network +, MCSA
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1978 — 1981
MN DOR April 2013 - January 2015
MN DNR January 2002 - April 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Finance, Budgets, Budget Process, Operating Budgets, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Leadership, Management, Grant Administration
Education
St. John's University 1988 — 1992
Richfield High School 1984 — 1988
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2015 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - December 2014
Minnesota HRCC June 2014 - November 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2008 - January 2011
LegalCorps 2011 - 2011
House Republican Campaign Committee June 2008 - November 2008
PlanScape Partners June 2007 - December 2007
United States House of Representatives June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Politics, Government, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Political Science, State Government, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Media Relations, Research, Political Consulting, Grant Writing, Constituent Services, Grants, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Policy, Governmental Affairs, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Legislative Affairs, Public Administration
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2009 — 2013
J.D.
Syracuse University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science & History
Mayo Clinic July 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic June 2007 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives 1992 - 2006
Skills
Outlook, Event Planning, Customer Service, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, Access, Writing, Newsletters, Editing, Problem Solving, SharePoint, Windows, Internal Communications, Administrative Support, Web Design, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, Project Management, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Administrative...
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2011 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Health & Human Services Administration
Northwestern College 1989 — 1991
B.A., Christian Education, Cum Laude
University of Minnesota May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, Student Services April 2014 - May 2015
Minnesota State College Student Association July 2010 - April 2014
Law Office of Mary Sherman Hill September 2009 - January 2010
Minnesota State College Student Association July 2007 - 2010
Minnesota State College Student Association November 2005 - July 2007
Minnesota State College Student Association August 2005 - November 2005
Minitex May 2004 - August 2005
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Event Management, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Leadership, Public Speaking, Facebook, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Non-profits, Customer Service, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Affairs
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2006 — 2010
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
B.A., Journalism
Minnesota Private College Council ShareholderTrenti Law Firm1996 - 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives 1987 - 1992
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1992 — 1995
J.D.
Saint John's University 1977 — 1981
B.S., Economics
U S Bank December 2014 - Present
Independent Software Developer and BPM Consultant February 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - Present
COMMON A Users Group 1985 - Present
RJS Software Systems January 2005 - February 2014
MSI Systems Integrators July 2004 - December 2004
MBS May 1998 - May 2004
The Marketing Group May 1996 - May 1998
Dan Kimmel Enterprises June 1982 - May 1996
Skills
Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software, Security, RPG, Software Development, DB2, Professional Services, Enterprise Content..., Integration, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, IBM iSeries, Document Management, SQL, Business Process Design, User Interface, Programming, Solution Selling, SaaS, HTML, Databases, Operating Systems, Database Design, Systems Analysis, Architecture, Software Implementation, Web Services, Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, IT Strategy, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, ERP, Software Project..., Business Process..., System Administration
Education
North Central College 1988 — 1991
Master of Science, Computer Science
University of Oklahoma 1978 — 1981
BFA(almost), Drama
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 1972 — 1974
BBA, Economics
United States Air Force Academy 1970 — 1972
Engineering and Economics
General Mills March 2005 - Present
Lindquist & Vennum 2002 - 2005
Cargill 2000 - 2002
University of Minnesota 1998 - 2000
Minnesota House of Representatives 1997 - 1998
Skills
Public Relations, SEO, Editing, Web Content Management, Internal Communications, Journalism, Web Design, Publishing, Web Content, Publications, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Technical Writing, Strategic Communications
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1972 — 1976
BS, Mass communications, political science
Warring Dosdall, P.A. August 2011 - Present
Galena Law Firm, P.A. August 2011 - September 2014
BLT Law Group, LLC February 2010 - August 2011
William Mitchell College of Law February 2009 - May 2010
Ramsey County Elections 2006 - 2010
Hennepin County District of Court September 2008 - December 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives 2007 - 2007
Skills
Estate Planning, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Probate, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Wills, Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Tax Law, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Courts, Westlaw
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Focus on Business and Commercial Law, Cum Laude
University of St. Thomas 2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science, International Studies
ServeMinnesota 2009 - Present
Public Affairs Company January 2006 - Present
Minnesota Department of Education 2003 - 2006
Pawlenty for Governor January 2002 - December 2002
Congressman Mark Kennedy 2001 - 2002
Minnesota House of Representatives 1999 - 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Press Releases, Message Development, Politics, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Government, Grassroots Organizing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1999
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development August 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development March 2003 - August 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives November 1999 - February 2003
United States Senator Rod Grams November 1995 - November 1999
Skills
Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Policy, Program Management, Public Affairs, Training, Public Speaking, Leadership, Economic Development, Government, Political Campaigns, Grants, Public Relations, Workforce Development, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Research, Community Development, Public Administration, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Local Government, Nonprofits, Program Development, Management, Politics, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, Analysis, Volunteer Management
Education
University Of Minnesota School of Public Affairs 2010 — 2012
Masters, Public Affairs Leadership
St. Thomas University 2005 — 2006
Mini MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2003
Policy Fellow
St. Olaf College 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Blake School 1985 — 1990
Northern Star Council, BSA June 2004 - Present
Como Northtown Community Credit Union March 2005 - March 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2000 - April 2009
Northern Star Council, BSA June 1994 - August 2003
Minnesota State University Student Association 1976 - 1978
Skills
Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Event Planning
Education
Metropolitan State University
St. Cloud State University
Paynesville High School
U.S. Coast Guard August 2013 - Present
Montgomery County November 2011 - July 2013
State of Maryland June 2011 - November 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives October 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Government Accountability Office May 2010 - August 2010
Peace Corps August 2007 - July 2009
American Society of Clinical Oncology June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Political Science, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Policy, SPSS, Government, Data Analysis, Research, Presentations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
MPP, Public and Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Randolph-Macon College 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science and Sociology
Minnesota Senate January 2013 - Present
Minnesota DFL Senate Caucus May 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota Senate January 2012 - May 2012
America SCORES Seattle September 2009 - October 2010
Minnesota Senate January 2009 - May 2009
Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal May 2007 - November 2007
Star Tribune January 2007 - May 2007
The Minnesota Daily August 2006 - February 2007
Minnesota House of Representatives 2006 - 2006
Skills
Online Research, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Fundraising, Document Design, Financial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Blogging, Policy, Public Relations, Research, Community Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Humphrey Institute 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Policy
Seattle University 2011 — 2011
M.P.A. Masters, Public Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
BA, Political Science & Journalism and Mass Communication
RedBrick Health June 2014 - Present
Ramtech Corporation July 2012 - June 2014
Ramtech Corporation October 2009 - July 2012
Tier 3, Inc January 2007 - October 2009
Minnesota HRCC June 2006 - November 2006
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2006 - May 2006
Impark September 2005 - February 2006
J. M. Longyear May 2005 - September 2005
Superior Cartographics May 2002 - September 2005
Qualex February 2003 - December 2004
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Access, XML, Python, SQL, Spatial Analysis, GPS, Geomatics, Data Management, Geoprocessing, ArcToolbox, Maplex, Photo Interpretation, Georeferencing, Map Production, Custom Mapping, Spatial Data Management, FME
Education
Northern Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Political Science
Michigan Technological University 1999 — 2001
Computer Engineering
Emmer Law January 2005 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - January 2011
City of Delano 2003 - 2004
City of Independence 1995 - 2002
Skills
Policy, Government, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Entrepreneurship, State Government, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Finance, Local Government, Public Policy, Political Consulting, Civil Litigation, Politics, Coalitions, Legislation, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Political Science
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1984 — 1988
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Saint Thomas Academy 1976 — 1980
City of Moberly, Missouri June 2011 - Present
City of Moberly, Missouri May 2010 - May 2011
Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri 2010 - 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Management, Strategic Planning, Government, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Research, Non-profits, Politics, Political Science, Data Analysis
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2011
MPA, Public Policy Specialization; Public Management Certificate
North Dakota State University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Political Science
Minnesota Public Radio American Public Media December 2009 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - November 2009
Institute for Alternative Dispute Resolution, St. Cloud State University May 2005 - 2008
Skills
Politics, Policy, Community Relations, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Strategy, Community Development, Training, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Legislation, Mediation, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1998 — 2002
B.A.
UNICEF April 2015 - July 2015
UNDP December 2013 - January 2015
UN-HABITAT (United Nation Human Settlements Programme) September 2013 - May 2014
UN Department of Peacekeeping Somalia Planning and Coordination Team September 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Department of State, US Embassy Somalia May 2013 - September 2013
UNDP October 2012 - May 2013
UNHCR Somalia June 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Social Media, Policy, Politics, Analysis, Fundraising, Human Rights, Research, Press Releases, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Community Development, Leadership
Education
NYU 2012 — 2014
Master's Urban Planning, International Development
University of Iowa 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History
Valhalla Farms LLP September 2015 - Present
City of St. Paul January 2007 - Present
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities August 1999 - January 2007
Freelance Writer 2004 - 2004
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1987 - January 1999
Skills
Public Policy, Leadership, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Research, Nonprofits, Policy, Analysis, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Grants, Public Relations, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Program Development, Budgets, Economic Development, Government, Public Administration, Coalitions, Social Media, Strategic Communications
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2010
MPA, Public Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1984
B.S., English Education, Spanish
Minnesota State Senate January 2013 - Present
Minnesota State Senate January 2011 - Present
Minnesota Senate December 2006 - January 2011
Minnesota Senate January 2003 - December 2006
Minnesota Senate February 1999 - December 2003
Minnesota House of Representatives 1997 - 1999
Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Government, Politics, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Research, Community Development, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, State Government, Legislative Research, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Policy
Education
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2009
Individualized Studies B.A., Aging Policy and Advocacy
North Hennepin Community College 2006 — 2007
A.A.
Mountain Iron - Buhl H.S.
Nesse Consulting July 2014 - Present
Weber Johnson Public Affairs February 2012 - July 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - February 2012
St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce May 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Government, Politics, Public Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Crisis Communications, Community Outreach, Grassroots, Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Elder Law, Facebook, Public Speaking, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Nonprofits
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Political Science
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - Present
Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota April 2009 - October 2012
Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corp. April 2009 - June 2010
Urban Embassy January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Research, Grants, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Editing, Community Development
Education
Wellstone Action 2007 — 2008
Wellstone Fellow, Community Engagement, Advocacy, Empowerment, Coalition Building
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1984
Bachelor, Early Childhood Education
Office of the Vice-President for Research, University of Minnesota August 2015 - Present
Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, University of Minnesota Extension 2013 - August 2015
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation January 2014 - December 2014
University of Minnesota 2007 - 2013
Wellstone Action 2010 - 2012
Office of the President, University of Minnesota 2000 - 2007
Rake Magazine 2000 - 2006
Minnesota House of Representatives 1996 - 2000
Wellstone for Senate September 1996 - November 1996
Citizens for a Loring Park Community May 1992 - December 1993
Skills
Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Politics, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Editing, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Policy, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Community Development
Education
Stanford University 1990 — 1991
MA, International Policy Studies
Stanford University 1987 — 1990
BA, Political Science
Northwestern University 1986 — 1987
University of Minnesota Center for the Study of Politics and Governance
Policy Fellow, 2003-2004
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College January 2013 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1997 - January 2013
Minnesota Panel Systems July 1978 - December 2005
Sawhill Furniture, Inc. June 1970 - June 1978
Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Economic Development, Community Organizing, Sustainability, State Government, Public Relations, Legislation, Nonprofits, Energy Policy, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Policy, Government, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Grants, Energy, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Media Relations, Local Government, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Grant Writing, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1964 — 1970
American Studies
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology/English
Purdue University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English/American Studies
Minnesota House of Representatives September 2001 - Present
KTTC-TV January 1998 - September 2001
KELO-TV June 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Government
Education
South Dakota State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Journalism, Politcal Science
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. September 2007 - Present
Minnesota Department of Commerce May 2005 - July 2007
Office of Strategic Planning, Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty August 2004 - May 2005
Minnesota House of Representatives December 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Wind, Biomass, Energy Conservation, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Government, Legislation, Legislative Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Southwest Minnesota State University 1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science, Political Administration
Dorsey & Whitney December 2004 - Present
AT&T June 1996 - December 2004
Minnesota House of Representatives 1989 - 1996
Skills
Public Policy, Lobbying, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Government, Politics, Political Campaigns, State Government, Public Affairs, Legislation, Legislative Affairs, Speech Writing
Education
Metropolitan State University 1992 — 1998
B.S., Communications
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless January 2011 - March 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - December 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - December 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives June 2006 - November 2006
Minnesota House of Representatives February 1994 - December 1998
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1987 - February 1994
Mental Health Association of Minnesota October 1984 - December 1986
Skills
Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Policy, Government, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Politics, Microsoft Office, Budgets
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1996
MAPA, Public Administration
St. Cloud State University 1979 — 1984
BA, Criminal Justice Studies
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs/National Conference of State Legislatures
Legislative Staff Management Institute
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Essential Management Certificate
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota June 2007 - Present
Concordia University, St. Paul November 1983 - June 2007
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - January 2007
City of Woodbury January 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Teaching, Leadership, Community Outreach, Research, Event Planning, Social Media, E-Learning, Nonprofits, Team Building, Non-profits, Editing, Strategic Planning, Adult Education, Volunteer Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1983
MFA, Directing
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1974 — 1979
BA, English, Theatre, Education
Goldmith's College, University of London
Shakespeare in Performance
Delta Air Lines September 2010 - Present
Best & Flanagan November 2007 - September 2010
Northwest Airlines November 2004 - December 2007
Office of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty January 2002 - November 2004
Minnesota House of Representatives 2000 - 2002
Skills
Public Policy, Speech Writing, Legislative Relations, Government, Media Relations, Civil Litigation, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy, Leadership, Legislation, Legal Research, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Litigation, Community Outreach, State Government, Corporate Law, Corporate Communications, Fundraising, Politics, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Writing, Mediation
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2001 — 2005
JD
Miami University 1993 — 1997
RUPRI - Rural Policy Research Institute 2014 - Present
Kittridge Solutions LLC 2013 - Present
School District 110 January 2005 - January 2013
MN Renewable Energy Marketplace 2008 - 2013
Picture Window Books and Compass Point Books 2001 - 2008
1999–2001Rural Policy Research Institute - RUPRI 1998 - 2001
On Hand Network 1998 - 1999
Minnesota House of Representatives 1978 - 1998
Skills
Non-profits, Grants, Government, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Sustainability, Community Organizing, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Workforce Development, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Economic Development
Education
College of St. Catherine 1995 — 1998
MA, Organizational Leadership
Minnesota House of Representatives November 2006 - January 2014
Cook County Assessor's Office July 2003 - July 2006
Education
The University of Chicago 2001 — 2003
MPP, Public Policy
Miami University 1995 — 1999
BS, Business
United States Army September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency November 1998 - September 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives June 1992 - November 1998
Skills
Powershell, OnBase, Microsoft Servers, Agile Methodologies, Test Driven Development, System Administration, Software Development, Networking, Information Technology, Technical Support, Databases, Security, Integration, Server Administration, MongoDB, Node.js, Visual Basic for..., Oracle SQL Developer, Python, RESTful WebServices, APIs, JSON, Military Training, Document Management, C#
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1985 — 1988
BS, Accounting
Minnesota Department of Administration December 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - December 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2012 - January 2013
Peterson for Congress June 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL September 2010 - December 2010
Margaret for Governor October 2009 - August 2010
Minnesota DFL House Caucus January 2009 - May 2009
Minnesota DFL November 2008 - December 2008
Minnesota DFL House Caucus June 2008 - November 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Government, Volunteer Management, Constituent Services, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Editing, Campaigns, Coalitions, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, State Government, Public Affairs, Political Science, Microsoft Excel, Political Communication, Microsoft Word, Community Organizing, Legislative, Campaign, Word, Excel, Grassroots
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Advocacy and Political Leadership
St. Olaf College 2002 — 2006
B.A., History, Political Science
Edina High School 1999 — 2002
Diploma
Minnesota House of Representatives July 2004 - Present
MN House Public Information Services 2004 - Present
Press Publications 2000 - 2004
Prior Lake American 1996 - 2000
Skills
Publications, Press Releases, Editing, Newspaper, Editorial, New Media, Freelance Writing, Ap Style, Journalism, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Newsletters, Social Media, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Proofreading, Copywriting, Storytelling, Non-profits, Crisis Communications, News Writing, Newspapers, Politics
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications/Journalism
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center January 2011 - Present
Seifert Properties, LLC 2006 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1997 - January 2011
Southwest Minnesota State University 1999 - 2006
Marshall Senior High School 1995 - 1999
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelors, Political Science
MN Department of Labor and Industry April 2014 - Present
MN Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Division April 2011 - April 2014
Government, Muncipalties, Local Government, Nonprofit Organizations January 2011 - April 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1987 - January 2011
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services-Mankato 1986 - 1987
St. Cloud Area Legal Services 1982 - 1986
Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation April 1978 - August 1979
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Assistance, Legislative Relations, Government, Policy, Legislation, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Political Campaigns, Mediation, Arbitration, Politics, State Government, Research, Non-profits
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1979 — 1982
J.D., Law
Saint John's University 1973 — 1977
B.A., Sociology
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - January 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2005 - January 2011
Minnesota House of Representatives September 2001 - January 2005
Bailey Nurseries May 1998 - August 2001
Skills
CompTIA Network+...
Education
North Dakota State University 1993 — 1998
BS, Horticulture, Business
Recycling Association of Minnesota May 2013 - Present
Sailer Environmental 1993 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2005 - January 2011
Skills
Recycling, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Community Outreach, Policy, Sustainability, Non-profits, Environmental Policy, Renewable Energy, Public Speaking, Politics, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Household Hazardous..., Waste Reduction, Economic Development, Sustainable Development
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
USDA November 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - October 2014
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. September 2012 - January 2014
University of Iowa College of Law Legal Clinic January 2012 - May 2012
EEOC May 2010 - August 2010
Bennett, Petts, & Normington 2007 - 2009
Office of the Governeror November 2006 - June 2007
Arizona Democratic Party May 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Politics, Public Policy, Policy, Legislation, Immigration Law, Civil Rights, Strategy, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, PowerPoint, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., with High Distinction
Northern Arizona University 2004 — 2007
B.S., Political Science, Economics
Minnesota House of Representatives December 2012 - Present
Skills
Public Policy, Natural Resources Policy, Natural Resource..., Nonprofit Organizations, State Government, National Government, Local Government, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Legislative Issues, Economics, Econometrics, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy, (Science, Technology and Environmental Policy)
St. John's University 2005 — 2008
BA, Political Science and Economics
US Army JAG Corps October 2004 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2001 - Present
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly April 1997 - December 2000
Skills
Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Legal Research
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1993 — 1996
JD, International Law
University of Minnesota - Humphrey School of Public Affairs 1994 — 1995
MA, Public Policy
Saint John's University 1989 — 1992
BA, Economics
White Bear Lake Area School District #624 January 2008 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives 1999 - 2006
Education
Metro State University 2010 — 2011
Mathematics
St. John's University 1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science
State of Minnesota September 2014 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. April 2014 - September 2014
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. December 2012 - April 2014
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. March 2011 - December 2012
Boy Scouts of America May 2006 - August 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Training, Editing, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Media, Research, Community Outreach, Financial Services, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Program Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Policy, Employee Training, Event Planning
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Public Policy and Organizational Leadership
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics, Political Science
New York City Office of Management and Budget June 2015 - August 2015
Reed College Quest January 2014 - December 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2014 - January 2014
Reed College December 2012 - January 2014
City of New York/Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations May 2013 - August 2013
Reed College February 2012 - December 2012
Cravr May 2012 - July 2012
Reed College December 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Public Policy, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Copywriting
Education
Reed College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Cook Girard Associates December 1998 - Present
Minnesota Department of Revenue July 1996 - December 1998
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1989 - June 1996
Skills
Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Legislation, Research
Education
South Dakota State University 1971 — 1977
Master of Science (M.S.), Animal Nutrition
Ferdinand F. Peters Law Firm May 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters August 2014 - July 2015
Black Hills IP January 2015 - April 2015
Advanced Circulatory June 2013 - August 2014
St. Thomas Activities and Recreation April 2012 - May 2013
Bath and Body Works September 2009 - January 2013
Tradition Creek July 2012 - November 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch December 2008 - December 2011
Saint John's University September 2009 - May 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2008 - March 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Outlook, Social Media, Customer Service, Facebook, Research, Time Management, Teamwork, Data Entry, Student Affairs, Organization, InDesign, Leadership, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Print Ads
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
University of St. Thomas 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College of Saint Benedict 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Robins Kaplan LLP September 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives February 2014 - May 2014
US Congress 2012 - 2013
Freshbikes Bethesda, LLC 2010 - 2013
US Congress 2010 - 2012
US Congress 2010 - 2010
Gear West Bike & Triathlon 2004 - 2009
St. Louis Park High School Nordic Ski Team November 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Public Policy, Government, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Management, Office Management, Executive..., Executive Calendar..., Legal Assistance, Travel Management, Administrative..., Office Administration, System Administration, Communication Skills, Writing, Phone Etiquette, Professional Services, Public Diplomacy, Diplomacy, Current Affairs, Constituent Relations, Sales, Public Administration, Policy, Event Management, Constituent Services, Administration
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Applied Economics
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Minnesota House of Representatives March 2007 - Present
Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) July 1998 - July 2013
Minnesota Farm Bureau October 2005 - March 2007
Greater State Advisors July 2001 - March 2007
Bloomington Public Television July 2001 - April 2003
Minnesota House of Representatives December 2000 - June 2001
WCCO Radio October 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Legislation, Event Management, Event Planning, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Leadership, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Advertising
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. degree
Purdue University 2010 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives 2014 - 2015
Lens Crafters 2006 - 2008
Carpentry Contractors Co. May 2005 - August 2006
Boston Scientific July 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Protein Purification, Enzyme Kinetics, Assay Development, HPLC, Protein Expression, Teaching, Leadership, Project Management, Protein Chemistry, Protein Assays, Enzyme Assays, Vector Cloning, Isothermal Titration..., Fluorescence..., LC-MS, Organic Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Differential Scanning..., UV/Vis, NMR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Protein Characterization, Protein-protein..., Protein Crystallization, Binding Assays, Radioactive Materials, Public Speaking, Research, Lipids, Microsoft Office
Education
Purdue University 2010 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry
University of Minnesota Duluth 2009 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Minnesota Duluth 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Minnesota House of Representatives Recovery SpecialistAsset Recovery ResourcesJanuary 2012 - Present
InfoProLegal, Inc. January 2004 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - January 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2010 - June 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2007 - May 2009
Creative Promotions Intl. February 2004 - November 2006
CROSSMARK February 2003 - December 2003
Target January 2003 - December 2003
Capital Neurology January 1998 - October 2002
Hastings Collections & Business Services March 1992 - November 1998
Skills
State Government, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Policy, Customer Service, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Campaigns, Legislative Research, Legislation, Microsoft Office, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Coalitions, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales Experience, Resets, Planograms, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Research, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Building Relationships, Project Management, Grassroots
Education
St. Cloud State University
Business
Fulton-Montgomery Community College September 2012 - Present
Department of Social Services, Montgomery County, NY February 2012 - September 2012
The Glimmerglass Festival March 2008 - February 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives June 1995 - October 2007
Skills
Administration, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editing, Research, Fundraising, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, InDesign
Education
Minneapolis Business College 1987 — 1989