[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee, Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans, Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training, State Rehabilitation Council, and The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Jimmy Longoria – Oak Park Heights, MN
Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Robyne Robinson

Christina Woods – Duluth, MN
Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee
Public Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Cheyanne St. John

Bryan Thao Worra – Brooklyn Park, MN
Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee
Public Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

About the Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee:

The Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee advises and makes recommendations to the State Capitol Preservation Commission regarding art exhibits to be displayed in State Capitol spaces.

Additional information about the Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

KB Brietzke – Saint Paul, MN
Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Theo Casio – Saint Paul, MN
Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Jessica Garcia – Rochester, MN
Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Selena Garza – Saint Paul, MN
Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

Shor Salkas – Minneapolis, MN
Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans
Public Member
Effective: January 2, 2024
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Reappointment

About the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans:

Created by legislation in 2023, 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.

Heidi St. Clair – Inver Grove Heights, MN
Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles
Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: April 4, 2027
Replacing: Vicky Rizzolo

About the Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles:

The Governor’s Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles reviews developments in connected and automated vehicle technology and intelligent and emerging transportation technology, explores partnership opportunities to remain prepared for the widespread adoption of new technologies, and proposes policies to safely test and deploy connected and automated vehicles.

Additional information about the Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Jennifer Bartels – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Dave Beal

Jane Leonard – Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Amy Walstien – Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Lee Sumee

About the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service:

The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as ServeMinnesota, provides grant funding, training, and technical assistance to nonprofits, government agencies, and schools that run AmeriCorps programs. The commission also pioneers strategic initiatives in a variety of impact areas to solve complex social problems.

Additional information about the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Tiffany Allbee – Saint Paul, MN
State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training
Public Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
New Seat

Sadie Hart – Saint Paul, MN
State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training
Public Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
New Seat

Kelly Tronstad – Saint Paul, MN
State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training
Public Member
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 6, 2025
New Seat

About the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training:

Created by legislation in 2023, the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training was established to direct the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training which serves parents and children in the child legal welfare system. The board will work with the head appellate counsel to govern the office and provide fiscal oversight.

Additional information about the State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Crystal Hellekson – East Grand Forks, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Disability Advocacy Group Representative
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Addyson Moore

Katie Legrid – Minneapolis, MN
State Rehabilitation Council
Current or Former Recipient of VR Services
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
New Seat

About the State Rehabilitation Council:

The State Rehabilitation Council is responsible for advising state government on the performance of Minnesota's vocational rehabilitation programs.

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

Jamie Harthan – Two Harbors, MN
The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Consumer Representative
Effective: December 6, 2023
Term Expires: January 5, 2026
Replacing: Lisa Harvey

About The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities:

The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities advises and assists the ombudsman in developing policies, plans, and programs to benefit persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependence, and emotional disturbance.

Additional information about The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities 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.