[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Nursing, Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, Statewide Independent Living Council, Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group, and Young Women’s Cabinet.

Tracy Sonterre-Rieger – Duluth, MN

Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse with Associate Degree Nursing Education Experience

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

Replacing: Robert Muster

About the Board of Nursing:

The Board of Nursing regulates nursing practices, holding nurses accountable for conduct based on legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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

Bibi Black – Minneapolis, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Jonathan Poquiz – Minneapolis, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 4, 2027

New Seat

Kat Rohn – Saint Paul, MN

Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans

Public Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

New Seat

About the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans:

The Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans works for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for Minnesota’s community of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit.

Additional information about the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Jennifer Clement – Minneapolis, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Lisa Harvey

Monique Doward – Kettle River, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Haley Kimmet

KiloMarie Granda – Morris, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Member - State Rehabilitation Council

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Linda Lingen

Crystal Hellekson – Grand Forks, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Julia Washenberger

Anne Paulson – Saint Paul, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Gloria Lafriniere

Jacob Schuller – Rochester, MN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Center Director

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Bonnie Danberry

About the Statewide Independent Living Council:

Together with the centers for independent living, the Statewide Independent Living Council develops the state plan for independent living.

Additional information about the Statewide Independent Living Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Elnora Hagans – Minneapolis, MN

Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group

Past or Current Domiciliary Staff

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: January 15, 2024

New Seat

About the Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group:

The Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group reviews and analyzes the acuity of veteran domiciliary residents and the current care model, including admission, care plans, and day-to-day care, and the current staffing structure and ratios.

Additional information about the Veteran Domiciliary Resident Quality of Care Working Group can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Rayaan Abdulkadir – Minneapolis, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Sita Baker – Minneapolis, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Reyna Davila-Day – Saint Paul, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Sophie Hoiseth – Mankato, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Lanaya Hoysler Laurent – Woodbury, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Iman Ibrahim – Eagan, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Riss Leitzke – Saint Paul, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Madisen Lo – Maplewood, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Solana Madison – Minneapolis, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Lori Martin-Kingbird – Cass Lake, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Oluwatomini Ola – Rosemount, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Oluwatomi Omiwade – Woodbury, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Amy Ruiz Plaza – Woodbury, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

Reauna Stiff – Saint Louis Park, MN

Young Women's Cabinet

Member

Effective: September 20, 2023

Term Expires: July 31, 2024

Reappointment

About the Young Women’s Cabinet:

The Young Women’s Cabinet ensures the work of the Young Women’s Initiative stays grounded in the lived experiences of young Black and indigenous women, women of color, and gender expansive people and the community-specific challenges and solutions they identified.

Additional information about the Young Women’s Cabinet can be found here.

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.