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Board and Staff


Our Board

Board members are volunteers who give their time to ensure that Whittier remains a thriving neighborhood. They work together to set the direction of the organization, ensure sound fiscal procedures, and develop projects, events, and programming alongside members of staff and other community volunteers.

How are Board Members elected?

Every year at the Whittier Alliance Annual Meeting taking place in March or April, the community elects five at-large board members to a three-year term. Whittier residents and property owners are eligible to run for at-large seats. At the Business Association (BA) meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting, the BA elects four board members for a one-year term from the non-profit and for-profit Whittier business community. The Chairperson of the Business Association, the Community Issues Committee, and the Housing Issues Committee are each elected by their respective committee's membership and also have a one-year seat on the Whittier Alliance Board of Directors.

Reach out to current board members or WA staff anytime for information on the next election and how you can serve your community in this way!

When does the Board meet?

The Board of Directors meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at various locations around the neighborhood. Minutes from the Board meetings can be found on our ​Meeting Minutes page. Board meetings are open to the public for observation; check out our homepage for information on the our next one!

Current Whittier Alliance Board Terms


2020 Election

2019 Election

2018 Election

2019-2020 Term


At-Large

Committee Reps


Daniel Perez

Shinjan Sengupta

Jen Kader
​
(Seat Open)
​
(Seat Open)
 

Abigail Speller

Nate Broadbridge (Treasurer)

Brigid Higgins (Vice Chair)

Nate Rastetter

Cyndi Hovey
​(Chair)

Aldona Martinka (Secretary)

Erin Sjoquist

(Seat Open)



BA Chair:
(Seat open)

BA / For profit: 
Katie Heimer
(Vertical Endeavors)
​
BA / For profit:
(seat open)


BA / Nonprofit:
(Seat Open)


BA / Nonprofit:
​(Seat Open)


Community Issues Chair:
(Seat Open)

Housing Issues Chair:
Stephanie Brown 


Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Spotlight on Business
    • Whittier Asset Maps (2017) >
      • Asset Mapping Project Overview
      • Housing
      • Transportation
  • Resources
    • Residents >
      • Community Organics Program
      • Housing and Household Resources >
        • Housing Process Assistance
    • Businesses & Nonprofits >
      • BIPOC Small Business Rebuild Grant Application
      • Hennepin County Business Recycling Grants
      • Facade Improvement Matching Grants
      • Resource Guides
      • Training and Counseling
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Resources
    • Property Owners >
      • Graffiti Removal
      • City of Minneapolis 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program
    • Relief Resources
    • Hennepin County Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Special Meeting
    • Whittier Alliance Activities >
      • Whittier Alliance Blog
      • Membership & Voting
      • Call for Whittier Artists
      • Current Committees & Task Forces >
        • Housing Issues Committee >
          • Current Projects & Goals
          • New Development Tracker
          • Meeting Minutes
        • Community Issues
      • Good Neighbor and Good Business Award
      • Meeting Minutes
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Calendar
  • Spend Big on Small
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Anti-Racism Work
    • Guiding Documents
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact