Karn Tintani
Term: June 2025 to January 2028
Karn Tintani is a labor standards enforcement complaint investigation officer with the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department and a former immigration attorney. He came to the United States in 2015.
Mr. Tintani brings firsthand experience and understanding of labor exploitation in the immigrant community to his role on the Council Board. He is eager to see the Council strengthen its work with smaller Asian Pacific Minnesotan communities. Mr. Tintani has been with the Council’s Board since 2025.
About the Thai Minnesotan community:
The Thai community in Minnesota is estimated at 4,859 people. Though a modest slice of the state's diverse population, the Thai community is vibrant and organized, anchored by established nonprofits, cultural institutions, temples, and festivals. Together, they preserve language, art, food, and spirituality while sharing a welcoming space for both Thai Americans and broader communities to connect with Thai heritage. Thai New Year, or Songkran, celebrated each May at the Minnesota State Capitol, is the largest Songkran festival in the nation.
