Our
leadership
We are a driven, committed group of leaders who are are committed to ending racial equity in Minnesota. We are a diverse leadership team who together represents the vast lived experiences of Black communities in the state and beyond.
Our Board
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Kevin Lindsey
Board Chair
Chief Executive Officer | Minnesota Humanities Center
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Duchesne Drew
Board Treasurer
President | Minnesota Public Radio
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Dr. Sylvia Bartley
Chief of Staff, Dean’s Office, EVP Health Affairs | Morehouse School of Med.
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Lauren Boulware
Financial Advisor & Pacesetter’s Club Distinguished Honoree | Morgan Stanley-Global Financial Solutions
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Dr. Nisha Botchwey
Dean | Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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Dr. Nerita Hughes
President | Bay de Noc Community College, Past AALF Board Co-Chair 2021
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Dr. Michael Favor
Superintendent | Intermediate School District #917
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Simone Hardeman-Jones
Founding Executive Director | GreenLight Fund Twin Cities
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Reverend Elijah McDavid
Senior Pastor | Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
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John Taylor
Senior Director, Supplier & Outreach | Medtronic; Past AALF Board Co-Chair 2021



Join
our team
Are you a purpose-driven person who wants to create change in Minnesota? Join our team!