John Runningen - President
What progress have you made on your Cabinet duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
I worked and drafted a letter with others to request support to an increase of a billion dollars to higher Ed funding. I also had discussions with the board of trustees about what they are doing to adequately represent us.
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
I want to give students the opportunity to share their stories. With advocacy day coming around the corner it is very important to gather students stories to share with our state legislators, these stories are the true difference maker!
Outline your biggest achievement this month?
My biggest achievement this month was being elected President! I am so looking forward to this opportunity and cannot wait for all the opportunities to serve and represent our community college students!
Karina Villeda - Vice President
What progress have you made on your Cabinet duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
Getting to know my role more and mading efforts to get more students involved in our organization. Communicating with my PC members and staff as best as possible so we can get the ball rolling and so I can be involved wherever I can. Networking with organizations involved with the same work and their strategies to prepare for the legislative session. Also, getting ready and doing research on our legislative agenda, excited for everyone to view what we will be up to.
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
I plan to be very communicative on social media platforms, emails, virtually, and on campus. I have set up some one on ones with some PC members and friends to help them get involved, learn, or help them develop a story. I plan on meeting new students during the January conference and getting them more involved. I will be visiting campuses soon as our plan is mapped out for more outreach efforts.
Outline your biggest achievement this month?
Getting into the role I'm in, networking with a non-profit, and learning more about the legislative session (minor but important details I didn't know).
Chad Jacob - Treasurer
What progress have you made on your Cabinet duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
This past month has been a whirlwind! A special election was held on December 2nd to fill vacant cabinet positions and I feel honored to be elected by my fellow regional GC members to the position of Treasurer. Having started in this role during what is approximately mid-term and lacking typical context and training there's been a lot to catch up on! The members of my fiscal committee (Juan and Deanna) have been great while I'm learning the ropes and I look forward to our next monthly meeting now that I understand the process and responsibilities better. With finals, the Holiday season, and upcoming January conference it's made for an interesting first month :)
I look forward to serving and representing student interests during this upcoming semester and seeing many of you at upcoming events!
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
I assisted with finding a new GC rep for SE MN to replace that vacant position and once affirmed will be helping them to get started in their role. Additionally I'll be working with all the staff at LeadMN to make the January conference a success.
Outline your biggest achievement this month?
John, Henri, and I were part of the group that went to the Governor's office to drop off a letter signed by student senate presidents and leaders across the state regarding what we would like to see invested into higher education. This serves as a starting point for dialog ahead of the legislative session.
Sylvester Jah - Governing Council Representative
What progress have you made on your GC or PC duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
For the Month of December, I attended a Governing council meeting as the representative for the Metro West region, and voted on policies and the electing of new cabinet members as outlined in the bylaws.
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
This Month I went over the importance of having schools full representation at LeadMn Conferences with NHCC Executive board.
What is happening on the campuses in your region?
This Month we (NHCC senate) elected a new senate member in the role of diversity and equity.
Sufyan Harbi - Governing Council Representative
What progress have you made on your GC or PC duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
I have attended the GC Meeting at Leadmn Headquarters and voted on Key GC Agendas, Also Attended the Dec GA (Metro Fall Regional Meetings) Met with other GC and PC Members about very important Agenda Items. Found new ways to improve our leadership Skills & Also Talking about our "Why" and why we joined Our respected Senates and leadmn.
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
My Senate is Added more members to the boards of LeadMn, one of my Senate members is already a PC Member in our region but they are going for PC at Large and we are putting in more work to get Leadmn out there in our region, with Meetups.
What is happening on the campuses in your region?
At the moment the End of the Semester Just happened and everyone is home away from Campuses spending time with their families for Christmas & new years. But we are now coming up with new ways to connect with other Campuses, via face to face and online over Zoom and Discord.
Tyro Devolites - Governing Council Representative
What progress have you made on your GC or PC duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
I made connections with other North Metro students at the January Conference and we are talking about hosting a event of connecting our campuses
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
I plan on trying to help LeadMN out more when and where I can.
What is happening on the campuses in your region?
There seems to be push back from schools on allowing LBGTQ support being shown on campuses
Kylie Borwege - Platform Committee Representative
What progress have you made on your GC or PC duties as outlined in the LeadMN bylaws?
I have not made any progress.
What have you done or what is your plan to get students more involved with LeadMN?
I plan on trying to help LeadMN out more when and where I can.
What is happening on the campuses in your region?
There seems to be push back from schools on allowing LBGTQ support being shown on campuses