LeadMN Governing Council

The Governing Council consists of seven regional representatives from across the state of Minnesota. They are the official governing board of the association and meet monthly throughout the year to guide the business of the organization and make decisions regarding program work and how we can best serve the needs of students. The LeadMN President serves as Chair of the Governing Council.

Governing Council

Giselle Gonzales
North
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead 

Karina Wallenta
Central
Ridgewater College at Willmar

Rose Sargent
South
South Central College – North Mankato

Andrea Kimlinger
West Metro
Hennepin Technical College

Marie Kuhlman
East Metro
Century College

Anisah Hassan
Twin Cities
Saint Paul College

Alex Bender
Northwest Metro
Anoka Ramsey Community College – Cambridge

Governing Council Regions

Curious about who your Governing Council Representative is? Want to know what schools are in your region. Find the breakdown of our Council regions below! 

Region 1: North 

Minnesota North College
– Vermillion (Ely)
– Mesabi (Eveleth & Virginia)
– Itasca (Grand Rapids)
– Hibbing
– Rainy River (International Falls)
Northland Community & Technical College
– East Grand Forks
– Thief River Falls
Minnesota State Community & Technical College
– Moorhead
– Detroit Lakes
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
Northwest Technical College
Lake Superior College

Region 2: Central 

Ridgewater College
– Willmar
– Hutchinson
Minnesota State Community & Technical College
– Fergus Falls
– Wadena
Central Lakes College
– Staples
– Brainerd
Pine Technical & Community College
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Alexandria Technical & Community College

Region 3: South

Minnesota West Community & Technical College
– Canby
– Granite Falls
– Jackson
– Pipestone
– Worthington
– Luverne Center
Riverland Community College
– Albert Lea
– Austin
– Owatonna
Minnesota State College Southeast
– Winona
– Red Wing
South Central College
– Faribault
– North Mankato
Rochester Community & Technical College

Region 4: West Metro 

Normandale Community College
Hennepin Technical & Community College
– Brooklyn Park
– Eden Prairie 

Region 5: East Metro 

Inver Hills Community College
Century College
Dakota Technical & Community College

Region 6: The Cities 

St. Paul College
Minneapolis College

Region 7: Northwest Metro

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
– Cambridge
– Coon Rapids
Anoka Technical College
North Hennepin Community College