A resident of Hibbing, Minn., Julie’s understanding of Minnesota’s Iron Range communities and mining industry will help expand the Foundation’s understanding of community wealth building through energy transition. As the current St. Louis County Lands and Minerals Director, she manages more than 900,000 acres of public land used by mining and timber companies, recreation communities …
Kayla provides broad knowledge of public health and rural health care systems that are valuable as the Foundation digs deeper into understanding and serving small communities. She works as a principal planner with the Minnesota Department of Health. Previously, Scrivner was chief operating officer at Scenic Rivers Health Services, a rural health care system, serving seven rural …
I was born and raised in the small town of Cass Lake, on the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. Spending a few years in the Twin Cities after college confirmed that rural living, with its clean air, clean water, quiet forests, and lack of traffic jams, was where I want to be. For the …
A resident of Grand Rapids, Laura brings to the board table deep experience in community development and systems change that impacts domestic violence. Laura co-founded unTapped Inc., an organization committed to closing gaps between what people need and what communities, organizations and institutions provide them. Through unTapped Inc., Laura is building upon her long-term advocacy …
I have lived in rural Minnesota all my life. I grew up in the Calumet/Marble area on Minnesota’s Iron Range and presently live with my husband in Coleraine. The family tradition carries through to my children as well, both of whom live in rural Minnesota. My deep roots in small communities have given me a …
I take comfort in knowing who’s who in my community, we learn from each other continuously while working to keep our community a place that we can be proud of. We have a great group of young adults and youth that work with our schools and outside agencies to have events that bring everyone together, …
Mark Hawkinson is an economy builder and life-long resident of Itasca County. He is president, CEO and treasurer of Hawkinson Construction Co, Inc., a role he has held since 1986, and is president and treasurer of Summit Materials since acquiring the assets of Brink Sand, Gravel and Ready-Mix in 2004. The family asphalt paving business …
I’ve always been interested in culture and quality of place. One of my earliest memories from growing up is curling up with my dad and watching documentaries on “channel 2”. My favorites were shows about history and archaeology, especially when the focus was on how regular people lived – their homes, towns, occupations, art, and …
Growing up in Bemidji, I was always outside, taking in all that the area forests and lakes could teach me. When I later moved back home and met my incredible wife, we chose to raise our family here and I’m thankful that we have been able to share rural life together. My passion for people, …
I love where I live! I learned lots and made great memories growing up on a farm in the area, riding horses, taking care of cows with my siblings and parents and milking cows occasionally on my grandparents farm on a Saturday morning. Now my days, and home, are filled with family and friends, sharing …