Welch, MN
In addition to her role on the Minnesota Board on Aging, Valentina Mgeni also is serving her third term on the Prairie Island Tribal Council. Prior to being elected to the tribal council, Mgeni worked for 12 years in the Tribe’s finance department. Mgeni is active in the community, serving on the enrollment and pow wow committees, the election board and the green team. Mgeni is excited to see increased involvement by tribal members in community activities and hopes that will translate into more members seeking employment with the tribe. Economic development, affordable housing for members, and efforts to attract and retain employees for the government and business enterprises are among Mgeni’s top priorities on tribal council.
Mgeni holds an associate degree in business administration from Globe University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from National American University.
Mgeni grew up on St. Paul’s Eastside and lives in Maplewood with her husband. They have four daughters and two sons and are grandparents to 10 grandchildren. Mgeni likes to spend time with family, crafting, and cheering on our Minnesota sports teams.
