[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board on Aging, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, and State Arts Board.

Catherine Chavers – Orr, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Johnny Johnson – Welch, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Melanie Benjamin

Susan McGeehan – Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Roger Moe – Erskine, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Becky Olson-Kellogg – St. Louis Park, MN

Minnesota Board on Aging

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Board on Aging:

The Minnesota Board on Aging develops, coordinates, evaluates, and administers federal and state funds for programs for the aging, makes grants to seven area agencies on aging and nonprofit agencies, and serves as an advocate for older persons.

Additional information about the Minnesota Board on Aging can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Pia Puentespina – St. Paul, MN

Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Faamati Winey

About the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans:

The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans advises the Governor and the Legislature on issues pertaining to Minnesotans of Asian Pacific ancestry and advocates on behalf of this community on legislative and administrative matters within state government.

Additional information about the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

María-Victoria Kaptizke – St. Cloud, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Monica Segura-Schwartz

Juventino Meza – St. Paul, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Ana Vergara

Susana Pelayo-Woodward – Duluth, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Reappointment

Elvis Rivera – Brooklyn Park, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Leticia Guadarrama

Clara Ugarte Perrin – Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

About the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs:

The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) advises and informs the Governor and legislature on matters of importance to the Latino community. MCLA also serves as a bridge between the Latino community and state government.

Additional information about the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Emily Galusha – Minneapolis, MN

State Arts Board

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Reappointment

Michelle Sterner – Marshall, MN

State Arts Board

Member

Effective: June 14, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Christina Widdess

About the State Arts Board:

The Minnesota State Arts Board encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state through administering a series of grants, programs, and services.

Additional information about the State Arts 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.