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
Adaobi Okolue (Chair) Executive Director + Publisher, Twin Cities Media Alliance, Hennepin County
Sara Wilson (Vice Chair) Attorney, Lommen Abdo P.A., Suburban Hennepin County
Lue Vang (Treasurer) Accountant, McKnight Foundation, Ramsey County
Kate Walker (Secretary) Singer, Valley Chamber Chorale, Hennepin County
Alejandra Iannone, Interdisciplinary Artist and Creative Director, Sparkle Theatricals, Hennepin County
Members
Cristeta Boarini, Program Director, 826 MSP, Hennepin County
Amanda Cortés, Artspace and Springboard for the Arts, Hennepin County
Paul Creager, Founder and Director, Square Lake Film & Music Festival, Washington County
Adrienne Viola Doyle, Tactical Lead and Development Associate, Juxtaposition Arts, Hennepin County
Craig Dunn, Access Consultant, Ramsey County
Ryan-Olivia Lundy, Dancer, Black Label Movement and Shapeshift, Suburban Hennepin County
Christal Moose, Arts Manager and Artist, Native Arts Collaborative Agency and Native Pride Productions, Inc., Ramsey County
Alejandra Pelinka, Director of Creative Placemaking, City of Bloomington, Scott County
Tommy Sar, Independent Consultant, Ramsey County
Lauren White, Assistant Director of Leadership Gifts, Augsburg College, Hennepin County
Meeting Dates
All board meetings take place via Zoom. The business meetings are conducted in the spirit of the Open Meeting Law. Individuals who would like to observe the business meeting can email mrac@mrac.org.
- August 24, 2021 4:30pm
- September 21, 2021 4:30pm
- October 19, 2021 4:30pm
- November 16, 2021 4:30pm
- December 21, 2021 4:30pm
- January 18, 2022 4:30pm
- February 15, 2022 4:30pm
- March 15, 2022 4:30pm
- April 19, 2022 4:30pm
- May 17, 2022 4:30pm
- June 21, 2022 4:30pm