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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


2012-13 Alumni Board of Directors

The Humphrey School Alumni Board plays a key role in promoting and achieving the mission of the Humphrey School by providing an effective vehicle for alumni involvement. The Alumni Board has a unique position in facilitating the sharing of practitioner-based experience and promoting the School among key partners.

  Rebecca Alderfer (MPP 2001) Mark Fox (MP 1984) Alexander Oftelie (MPP 2003)
  Deena Anders (MPA 2004) Gwendolyn Freed (MPA 2005) Mary Orr (MA 1982)
  Eric Anderson (MA 1985) Todd Graham (MP 1994) Anita Patel (MPP 2002)
  Deborah Bednarz (MA 1987) James Jernberg (MAPA 1957) Emily Saunoi-Sandgren (MPP 2005)
  Tim Breitbarth (MPP 2003) Sarah Lynch (MPP 1999) Matt Swenson (MPP 2007)
  Keith Butcher (MS 1998) James H. Main (MAPA 1966) Jeff Williams (MA (TE&E) 1994)
  Erika Carter (MPP 2001) Paula Mazzacano (MA 1980) Amelious Whyte (MA 1990)
  Jacob Chin (MPP 2009) Scott McMahon (MPP 2003)  
  Katie Crumley (MPP 2004) Walter Novillo (MA 1996) * Alumni are listed by entering year of degree program.

Click here to view pictures and biographies of members of the Alumni Board.

Ex-officio members:

  • Eric Schwartz, Dean
  • Clark Koenigs, (MPP anticipated 2013), 2012–13 Public Affairs Student Association (PASA) President
  • Jesse Williams, (MURP anticpated 2013), 2012-13 Public Affairs Student Association (PASA) Career Development Officer
  • Melissa Stone, Gross Family Professor of Nonprofit Management, Faculty Representative

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are open to all alumni and friends of the Humphrey School. Meetings are held in Wilkins Room (215) at the Humphrey School, unless otherwise noted.

Application for Alumni Board

Consider joining the Alumni Board. A nomination form is located here. If you have a questions about serving as a board member or completing an application please e-mail the Alumni Relations Office at hhhalum@umn.edu.

Purpose

The Board fulfills its purpose by building relationships among School alumni, students, prospective students, faculty members, and friends; facilitating alumni and student activities; supporting the student experience through opportunities for professional growth and scholarship; and promoting excellence within the School and among its alumni.

Vision

The alumni board will help the Humphrey School foster and sustain strong relationships with its alumni and students in order to broaden career and networking opportunities, support students in completing their degrees, and promote excellence in public affairs.

Commitment to Diversity

The Humphrey School Alumni Board endorses the School's mission statement and strategic goals and further endorses its commitment to diversity. The alumni board commits to maintaining a diverse membership and actively supporting diversity via the Humphrey Alumni Scholars program, mentor program, and other initiatives that connect alumni with students.

Board Member Responsibilities

The Humphrey School alumni board organizes events and sponsors activities that allow alumni to benefit personally, intellectually, and professionally through involvement with current students and programs at the School and the greater University. Service on the alumni board of directors is a valuable way in which graduates "give back" to the School.

Bylaws

Last updated in June 2009.