It is with mixed emotions that we share news of the departure of Jessi Evjen, our research director since 2024, from the Council. Jessi helped fill this crucial role on the Council’s small staff, assisting the Council with the /capm/events/awardsdinner/2024-leadership-awards.jsp2024 Leadership Dinner, the /capm/resources/community-priorities-survey/index.jspcommunity priorities survey work that produced the Council's 2025-2026 /capm/assets/LegislativeAgenda%202025-26%20Finalv2_tcm1051-713695.pdflegislative agenda, and a statewide community-based organization (CBO) survey that is still in its early stages. We are excited for Jessi’s new chapter with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, although our team will feel her absence. Please join us in wishing Jessi well on her next adventure.