MNAFEE Board Members (as of August 2025)
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Ada Alden, Educational Consultant, Retired
Katie Angel, Jordan Early Learning Services Michelle Berscheid, Robbinsdale Area Schools Stephanie Berwald, St. Paul Public Schools Mike Brown, MN Department of Children, Youth and Families Erica Bryant, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools Sara Chovan, Hopkins Public Schools Rachel Chrastil, MNAFEE Executive Director Betty Cooke, University of Minnesota Melissa Denning, St. Francis Area Schools Melissa Donovan, Center for Early Education and Development Barbara Eckberg, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools Kristin Enz, LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools Catherine Goettl, LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools Lisa Helgestad, Osseo Area Schools Jenifer Johnson, Monticello School District 882 Elizabeth Lehn, Cambridge-Isanti Schools Sara Line, Northfield Public Schools Sarah Moline, Shakopee Public Schools Paula Poaletti, Lake Superior School District Kari Sawyer, Osseo Area Schools Mischelle Squire, Osseo Area Schools Nancy Wallace, Retired, St. Francis Area Schools |
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MNAFEE Board Member Position Description (Approved Dec. 9, 2022)
The MNAFEE Board has collaborated to create a comprehensive overview of the board member role. As integral supporters of MNAFEE, board members play a crucial role in providing leadership and strategic governance. Their dedication involves contributing time, skills, and energy to drive the organization's initiatives, aligning with strategic goals. The board is committed to steering the organization towards sustainable funding, fostering professional development, and advocating for its mission through ethical governance and effective financial management.
Download the full MNAFEE Board Member Position Description.
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Announcement: Results MNAFEE Board of Directors Election
June 23, 2025
We are delighted to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors election. Per MNAFEE's bylaws, the following individuals have been elected to serve a two-year term (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027) on the MNAFEE Board of Directors:
- Ada Alden
- Katie Angel
- Stephanie Berwald
- Erica Bryant
- Melissa Donovan
- Kristin Enz
- Catherine Goettl
- Lisa Helgestad
- Jenifer Johnson
- Elizabeth Lehn
- Sara Line
- Sarah Moline
- Kari Sawyer
- Mischelle Squire
These dedicated individuals have shown a strong commitment to MNAFEE's mission, and we are grateful for their willingness to contribute their time and expertise to further our goals.
Online ballots were distributed to all MNAFEE members in early May, with a deadline for completion by May 15. We appreciate the participation of all members in this important process.
Thank you for your continued support of MNAFEE. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on Early Childhood communities across the state.