[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice, Great Start for All Minnesota Children Task Force, and Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Cybill Oragwu – Long Prairie, MN

Board of Medical Practice

Physician Member

Effective: December 13, 2022

Term Expires: January 6, 2025

Replacing: Anjali Gupta

About the Board of Medical Practice:

The Board of Medical Practice licenses and registers physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, genetic counselors, naturopathic doctors, and traditional midwives, and it enforces the relevant practice acts.

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

Johanna Villa – Minneapolis, MN

Great Start for All Minnesota Children Task Force

Early Childhood Educator

Effective: December 13, 2022

Term Expires: February 1, 2023

Replacing: Adriana Lopez

About the Great Start for All Minnesota Children Task Force:

The task force is developing a plan to help all families have access to affordable, high-quality early care and education that enriches, nurtures, and supports children and their families. The plan will address family and provider affordability, workforce compensation and supports, quality and effectiveness, and access to early care and education.

Additional information about the Great Start for All Minnesota Children Task Force 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.