Our
leadership
We are a driven, cohesive group of leaders who are committed to ending racial inequity 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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Dr. Nisha Botchwey
Dean | Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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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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Shaka Farr
Vice President, Head of Experienced Talent Solutions & Innovation | Wells Fargo
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Priscilla Passel
Global Partner Customs Lead | Cargill
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Mychal Frelix
JRJLA Alum, Co-Founder & COO | TURNSIGNL
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Bukata Hayes
Chief Equity Officer | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota



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