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3/24/2023 3:24:07 PM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy; Board of Social Work; Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing; Council on Disability; Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission; Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission; and State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care.
Chilah Brown – Isle, MN
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Public Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Ukasha Dakane
Jessie Everts – White Bear Lake, MN
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
About the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy:
The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy licenses marriage and family therapists and enforces the statutes and rules governing the practice of marriage and family therapy to ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice.
Additional information about the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Linda Gustafson – Minnetonka, MN
Board of Social Work
Public Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Kenneth Middlebrooks
About the Board of Social Work:
The Board of Social Work promotes and protects public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of persons who practice social work in Minnesota.
Additional information about the Board of Social Work can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Aaron Peterson – Warren, MN
Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing
Northwest Bemidji Advisory Council Representative
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Les Fairbanks
About the Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing:
The Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing serves as the principal agency of the state to advocate on behalf of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans by working to ensure those persons have equal access to the services, programs, and opportunities available to others.
Additional information about the Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Nicholas Volkmuth – Princeton, MN
Council on Disability
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
Replacing: John Fetcher
About the Council on Disability:
The Council on Disability advises and aids the Governor, state agencies, and the public on policy and the administration of programs and services for people with disabilities in Minnesota. The council advises, provides technical assistance, and collaborates with advocates to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life, and empower all people with disabilities.
Additional information about the Council on Disability can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Elizabeth Huntley – St. Paul, MN
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
Commissioner
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 1, 2024
Replacing: Ruth Martinez
About the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission:
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact offers a streamlined licensing process for physicians practicing in multiple states. Thirty-three states, the District of Columbia, and the Territory of Guam currently participate in the compact.
Additional information about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission can be found on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice website.
Alberder Gillespie – Woodbury, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Member with Experience Promoting Amateur Sports
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
Lori Higgins – Blaine, MN
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Member with Experience Promoting Amateur Sports
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment
About the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission:
The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission supports amateur sports associations in the state and promotes amateur sports events. The commission’s work includes governing the National Sports Center, creating amateur sporting events, and fostering partnerships between public, private, state, and local organizations.
Additional information about the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
Shakira Bradshaw – Eagan, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Jeanne Dickhausen – Minneapolis, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Barbara Fabre – Ogema, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member and Chair
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Claire Forbes – Minnetrista, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Jennifer Mueller – Monticello, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Rinal Ray – Minneapolis, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Sandra Simar – Rochester, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Aaron Sojourner – Minneapolis, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Johanna Villa – Minneapolis, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Abby Zylstra – Willmar, MN
State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care
Member
Effective: March 29, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
About the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care:
The State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care, along with the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council makes recommendation to the Children’s Cabinet. Learn more at the Children’s Cabinet website .
Additional information about the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care 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.
