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Note: There is no character limit for the fields below. Why do you want to serve on this Board or Commission?: I want to serve on the community engagement commission because I believe that the involvement of community members is crucial to creating and sustaining healthy communities. I also believe that community members know best the solutions to the everyday issues that they face and so, going to them for their perspective as it pertains to infrastructure development, policy, education, etc, will help make the outcomes that the city of Roseville is striving for more salient. What is your view of the role of this Board or Commission?: I see this role as one that ensures that robust community engagement is taking place around the city's planning processes. I also see this role as one that helps shapes and informs what that process of engagement looks like. Civic and Volunteer Activities: CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS - Columbia Heights, MN Pastoral Staff (volunteer), 2015 Intern, 2014 CHRIST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL — Minneapolis, MN Missions Director, 2009 — 2012 • Spearheaded church's outreach efforts in the Powderhorn and Phillips Neighborhood • Restructured ministry's focus by encouraging members to not only give to support the work of missionaries but also get involved themselves • Maintained monthly financial support goals • Influenced members in congregation to get involved with social justice and advocacy Work Experience: ALLIANCE FOR METROPOLITAN STABILITY Communications and capacity building coordinator, 2011 to Present Assisted and lead various aspects of organizations communications and programming functions, contributing to the following results: + Advancement of Regional Equity: Elevated need for racial and economic equity in the region by organizing events which bring together a variety of partners working on this very issue. Have also led and facilitated the EquityNow Twin Cities Communications table, which has produced a working definition of equity in the region, prompted further conversations in the community about what equity means, and produced a book outlining how people of color and low income people are disconnected from transit opportunities in the region. Currently leading community engagement around the proposed North Minneapolis Greenway to ensure that all residents, including people of color, immigrants, renters, youth, and seniors, are educated and engaged around the concept, implementation and design of the greenway. � Awareness of Organization's Mission and Issues: Amplified awareness of organization's mission through rebranding and project managing bi-weekly e-communications. These e- communications provide readers with the latest information connected to regional equity, development and diversity. � Capacity of Organization's Coalition Partners Enhancement: Improved capacity of organization's coalition partners by elevating and supporting their issues through interviews,