[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability, Energy Transition Advisory Committee, Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Midwest Higher Education Compact Commission; Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Rural Health Advisory Committee, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.

Leah Cameron – Janesville, MN
Council on Disability
Member #3
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Nicholas Volkmuth

Sarah Driever – Minneapolis, MN
Council on Disability
Member #6
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Nimo Ahmed

About the Council on Disability:
The Minnesota Council on Disability provides leadership to empower and strengthen the rights of Minnesotans with disabilities. It collaborates with the public and private sectors as a policy and technical resource advisor and advises various state agencies and the Governor on matters pertaining to persons with disabilities.

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

Nicauris Heredia Rosario – Minneapolis, MN
Energy Transition Advisory Committee
Governor's Designee
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Replacing: Beth Binczik

About the Energy Transition Advisory Committee:
The Energy Transition Advisory Committee develops a statewide energy transition plan and advises the Governor and the legislature on transition issues, economic initiatives, and transition policy.

Additional information about the Energy Transition Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Corey Boyd – Brooklyn Park, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #12
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Carlondrea Hines

Janeen Dednam-Wright – Lakeville, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #10
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Paul Slack

Delphanie Daniels – Burnsville, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #11
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Jerad Green – Saint Paul, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #6
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Scott Morris – Woodbury, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #8
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Reappointment

Dominique Murray – Woodbury, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #13
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: JoAnne Pastel

Henry Rucker – Minneapolis, MN
Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Member #14
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Marcus Pope

About the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday:
The Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday helps plan celebrations to bring the community together, reflect and build on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrate the Black experience, and strengthen connections. 

Additional information about the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Melanie Benjamin – Onamia, MN
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Public Member #2
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency issues financing dedicated to housing low and moderate-income Minnesotans.

Additional information about the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Scott Olson – Saint Paul, MN
Midwest Higher Education Compact Commission
At-Large Member - Higher Education
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Raj Singh – Minneapolis, MN
Midwest Higher Education Compact Commission
At-Large Member
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Replacing: Rachel Croson

About the Midwest Higher Education Compact Commission:
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission brings together midwestern states to develop and support best practices, collaborative efforts, and cost-sharing opportunities. Through these efforts, it works to ensure strong, equitable postsecondary educational opportunities and outcomes for all.

Additional information about the Midwest Higher Education Compact Commission can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Brekke Johnsrud – Hibbing, MN
Rural Health Advisory Committee
Dentist
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Seth Huiras

About the Rural Health Advisory Committee:
The Rural Health Advisory Committee advises the commissioner of health and other state agencies on rural health issues.  

Additional information about the Rural Health Advisory Committee can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Rand Stenhjem – Apple Valley, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member #2
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: John Rheinberger

Brian Valentini – Minneapolis, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member #8
Effective: May 14, 2025
Term Expires: January 3, 2028
Replacing: Mohamed Mourssi-Alfash

About the Statewide Independent Living Council:
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) works collaboratively with the Centers for Independent Living to create, monitor, review, and evaluate the State Plan for Independent Living. MNSILC coordinates activities with other entities in the state that provide services similar or complementary to independent living services. 

Additional information about the Statewide Independent Living Council 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.