[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine, Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education, Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports, Board of School Administrators, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Explore Minnesota for Business Council, Governor’s Workforce Development Board, and the Minnesota Competency Attainment Board. 

Katrin Bachmeier – Saint Paul, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Disability Advocacy Organization Representative 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 5, 2026 

Jennifer Ballinger – Onamia, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Provider of Disability Waiver Services for Persons Under the Age of 65 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 

Kristine Erickson – Brainerd, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Family Members of Individuals Who Are Receiving Disability Waiver Services 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 4, 2027 

Linda Fairchild – Otsego, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Provider of Disability Waiver Services for Persons Under the Age of 65
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 

Katrina Jirik – Saint Paul, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Individual Currently Receiving Disability Waiver Services Who Are Under Age 65 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 

Jennifer Johnson – Woodbury, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Individual Currently Receiving Disability Waiver Services Who Are Under Age 65 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 

Julie Johnson – Rosemount, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Disability Advocacy Organization Representative 
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: January 5, 2026 

Meredith McKinnon – Shoreview, MN 
Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine 
Individual Currently Receiving Disability Waiver Services Who Are Under Age 65 
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 

About the Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine:
The Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine will conduct public meetings, gather input, and make recommendations on various aspects of the Waiver Reimagine program, such as waiver consolidation, budget methodologies, service criteria, and potential consequences of the program changes.

Additional information about the Advisory Task Force on Waiver Reimagine can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

John Carlson – Rochester, MN 
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Expertise in Compliance with Legal Federal Special Education Requirements and Special Education Finance
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Krista Dillman – Kimball, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Public Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Innovation in the Area of Special Education
Effective: October 1, 2025 
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Marcy Doud – Saint Paul, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Expertise in Special Education Program Administration 
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Laura Jean – Minneapolis, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Public Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Innovation in the Area of Special Education
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Justin Killian – Saint Paul, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Public Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Innovation in the Area of Special Education
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Melanie Kray – Waconia, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Expertise in Special Education Program Administration
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Erin Lavery – Stillwater, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Expertise in Special Education Program Administration
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Cory McIntyre – Anoka, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Expertise in Special Education Program Administration
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Delia Samuel – Fridley, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Parent/Family Advocate
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Ramona Springis-Doss – Apple Valley, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Public Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Innovation in the Area of Special Education 
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

Stacie Stanley – Saint Paul, MN
Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education
Member with Demonstrated Public Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, and Innovation in the Area of Special Education
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: October 2, 2026 

About the Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education:
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education advises and assists the legislature and governor in transforming special education services. 

Additional information about the Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Camilla Peterson-DeVries – Litchfield, MN
Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports
Registered Nurse - Nursing Home
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027 

About the Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports:
The board licenses administrators of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, conducts studies of nursing home and assisted living administration; approves continuing education programs for administrators; and investigates complaints and allegations of rule violations. 

Additional information about the Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Angel Smith – Brooklyn Park, MN
Board of School Administrators
Public Member
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 

About the Board of School Administrators:
The board shall license school administrators. The board shall adopt rules to license school administrators under Chapter 14. Other than the rules transferred to the board under section 122A.27, subdivision 4, the board may not adopt or amend rules under this section until the rules are approved by law. The rules shall include the licensing of persons who have successfully completed alternative preparation programs under section 122A.27 or other alternative competency-based preparation programs. The board may enter into agreements with the Board of Teaching regarding multiple license matters. 

Additional information about the Board of School Administrators can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Ellen Anderson – Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
Governor Appointed Member #4
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 5, 2026 

About the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board:
The board is responsible for architecture, urban design, and comprehensive land-use planning in the capitol area of St. Paul; exercises zoning and design review authority; and overseas redevelopment of the north Capitol area. 

Additional information about the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Nicole Crews – Blaine, MN
Explore Minnesota for Business Council
Representative in Marketing, Human Resources, or Executive Leadership from Minnesota-Based Companies with more than 100 Employees Representing Minnesota's Key Industries
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029 

About the Explore Minnesota for Business Council:
Explore Minnesota for Business is a division of Explore Minnesota. Its mission is to promote overall livability and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota. Explore Minnesota for Business works in conjunction with the department of employment and economic development to establish and meet statewide goals in these areas. 

Additional information about the Explore Minnesota for Business Council can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Matthew Lewis – Saint Paul, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #4
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

Deb Broberg – Saint Paul, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #8
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

Gail Cruikshank – Sauk Rapids, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #21
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

Scott Cummings – Roseville, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #16
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2028 

Barry Davies – Rosemount, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Labor Organization Representative #2
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

Troy Haugen – Fergus Falls, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #10
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2027 

Melissa McLean – Saint Paul, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #3
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

DeLinda Washington – Bloomington, MN
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Business Representative #22 - Vice-Chair
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: July 1, 2029 

About the Governor's Workforce Development Board:
The Governor’s Workforce Development Board assists the Governor in developing, implementing, and modifying the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Combined State Plan. It also reviews statewide policies and programs, provides recommendations on actions to improve the workforce development system and programs, and develops strategies to remove barriers to those programs, among other duties.  

Additional information about the Minnesota Competency Attainment Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

Lisa Vanderveen-Nagel – Elko New Market, MN
Minnesota Competency Attainment Board
Member
Effective: October 1, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028 

About the Minnesota Competency Attainment Board:
The board creates and administers a statewide, independent competency attainment system that certifies competency attainment programs and uses forensic navigators to promote prevention and diversion of people with mental illnesses and cognitive impairments from entering the legal system, support defendants with mental illness and cognitive impairments, support defendants in the competency process, and assist courts and partners in coordinating competency attainment services.  

Additional information about the Minnesota Competency Attainment Board can be found on the Secretary of State's website. 

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.