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. c.'l\iRg I; " .... '<,~ .' ". THE SAINT PAUL \ FOUNDATION . oo?_ ,,,," v \' Cornmui\ For immediate release: April 25, 2005 Contact: Megan O'Leary mko@saintpaulfoundation.org 651.325.4295 The Saint Paul Foundation Appoints Rowzat M. Shipchandler as Facing Race Manager (Saint Paul, Minn.) -Rowzat M. Ship chandler was recently named Facing Race Manager. Facing Race is The Saint Paul Foundation's initiative to create a more equitable, just and open community in which everyone feels safe, valued and respected. In her new position, Rowzat will coordinate the development and implementation of the Facing Race Initiative work plan and ensure completion of day-to-day programmatic and fund-raising activities. This fall, she will coordinate the launch of the project's effort to spark conversations about race at the individual and institutional levels. "Rowzat brings a wealth of professional and volunteer experience to her role at The Saint Paul Foundation," says Claire Chang, director of program planning and special initiatives. "Rowzat's knowledge and experience will help to advance the Facing Race effort to a new leveL" . Since 1999, Rowzat worked at the Greater Twin Cities United Way as a fund distribution manager and as the community building strategies program manager. Her efforts at the neighborhood level include working with the Department of Justice Weed and Seed Initiative and as a crime prevention coordinator for the Summit- University Planning Council. In 1996, Rowzat worked as a community services specialist with Crime Victim Services, where she designed and implemented an outreach program to urban communities of color. Rowzat volunteers with Dakota County Community Correction's Restorative Conferencing program to bring crime victims and offenders together to talk about the crime and determine restitution. She also serves on the board of Katha Dance Theatre and is a fellow with the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute's Policy Fellows program at the University of Minnesota. The Saint Paul Foundation is the community foundation for Saint Paul and surrounding areas. It connects and supports donors, nonprofits and partners to enrich lives and communities through philanthropy. Since 1940, The Saint Paul Foundation has granted more than $400 million to nonprofit organizations contributing to the health and vitality of the community. Through special projects and programs such as the Community Sharing Fund, SpectrumTrust, Management Improvement Fund and Words Work!, the Foundation works with the community to identify and address key issues. For more information, visit www.saintpaulfoundation.org. ### . Note to Editor: Shipchandler is a resident of Saint Paul. A photo is available upon request.