MRAC’s board of directors is comprised of applicants, panelists and community members, representing a diversity of disciplines, backgrounds and the regions we serve.
Officers
Julie Andersen (Board Chair) Executive Director, Eagan Art House, Dakota County
Kathy Mouacheupao (Vice Chair) Program Officer for Creative Placemaking, Twin Cities LISC, Ramsey County
Dayna Martinez (Treasurer) Artistic Director, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Hennepin County
Colleen McLaughlin (Secretary) Director of External Relations, Arts Midwest, Suburban Hennepin County
Andrea Sjogren (Member-At-Large) Adult & Youth Programs Coordinator, Community Education, Hopkins Public Schools, Scott County
Members
Osman Mohammed Ali, Founder & Executive Director, Somali Museum of Minnesota, Hennepin County
Lynne Bertalmio, Retired Director Stillwater Public Library, Washington County
Bethany Brunsell, Music Teacher & Performer, Suburban Hennepin County
Marisol Chiclana-Ayala, Community Engagement Specialist, Minnesota Dept. of Health, Suburban Ramsey County
Tricia Heuring, Executive Director, Public Functionary, Hennepin County
Wendy Lane, Visual Artist & Retired Human Resources Consultant, Ramsey County
Tom Moffatt, Supervisor, Silverwood Park, Three Rivers Park District, Suburban Ramsey County
Adam Napoli-Rangel, Founder, Luv’ N Dedication Studio, Hennepin County
Heather Rutledge, Executive Director, ArtReach St. Croix, Washington County
Djenane Saint Juste, Founder & Artistic Director, Afoutayi Dance, Music, & Arts Company, Dakota County
Donna Saul Millen, Events Director, TPT-Twin Cities PBS, Suburban Ramsey County
Sara Wilson, Attorney, Gislason & Hunter, LLP, Suburban Hennepin County