[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board on Aging, the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council, and the State Advisory Council on Mental Health.

Anjuli Cameron – Minneapolis, MN

Board on Aging

Member

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Replacing: Sherrie Pugh

About the Board on Aging:

The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) is the designated state agency on aging for Minnesota and administers federal and state funds to deliver a range of in-home and supportive services to older adults and their caregivers. Its two direct service programs are the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care and the Senior LinkAge Line. In addition, the MBA promotes state and local policies and programs to support older adults to age well and live well.

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

Carrie Sparks – Rochester, MN

Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council

Member

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: April 3, 2023

Replacing: Kelly Holstine

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

The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council, along with the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care, created through Executive Order 19-34 makes recommendation to the Children’s Cabinet. The Advisory Council has an important role in community engagement and bringing family and community voice to the cross-agency efforts of the Children’s Cabinet. Learn more at mn.gov/childrenscabinet.

Additional information about the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website .

Christopher Kummer – Brooklyn Center, MN

Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Minnesota State Fire Department Association Representative

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Jonathan Kahnke

About the Board of Firefighter Training and Education:

The Board of Firefighter Training and Education supports firefighter training and education and works to fund standardized training and through licensing of the firefighters in Minnesota.

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

Jennifer Springer – Edina, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Consumer Representative

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Jamaica DelMar

Barbara Weckman Brekke – Shakopee, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Parent Representative

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Jennifer Pedersen

Jode Freyholtz-London – Eagle Bend, MN

State Advisory Council on Mental Health

Consumer -Run Mental Health Advocacy Group Representative

Effective: December 15, 2021

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

New Seat

About the State Advisory Council on Mental Health:

The State Advisory Council on Mental Health is charged with advising the Governor and all state agencies about policy, programs, and services affecting people with mental illness as well as educating the public about mental health across the lifespan. Members include individuals with lived experience of mental illness, parents and family members of those with mental illness, county commissioners, social service directors, advocacy organizations, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, legislators, and representatives of state agencies.

Additional information about the State Advisory Council on Mental Health 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 .