[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council.

Oluyinka Ajose – Blaine, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Catherine Chavers – Orr, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Angela Conley – Minneapolis, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Sidarth Gazula – Maple Grove, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Aisha Ibrahim – Eagan, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Brandon Jones – Woodbury, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Keenan Jones – Plymouth, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Nicole Kern – Sartell, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Tiffany Kong – St. Paul, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Sarah Moberg – Brooklyn Park, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Alisha Porter – St. Paul, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Sheri Riemers – St. Paul, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Rebecca Shlafer Nealy – Minnetonka, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Andrea Singh – Apple Valley, MN

Chair

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

Carrie Sparks – Rochester, MN

Member

Effective: May 22, 2023

Term Expires: April 5, 2027

About the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council:

The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council makes recommendations to the Children’s Cabinet and has an important role in community engagement and bringing family and community voices to the Children’s Cabinet’s cross-agency efforts. Learn more at the Children’s Cabinet website.

Additional information about the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council 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.