ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson; Board of School Administrators; Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council; Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and the State Board of Physical Therapy.

Jasmine Clark - Duluth, MN
Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
Adult Formerly in the Foster Care System
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Velecia Vivian Dudley - Saint Paul, MN
Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
Adult Formerly in the Foster Care System
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Ziigwan Frazer

Charie Gill-Baptist - Minneapolis, MN
Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
Nonprofit Professional Who Works at Nonprofits Serving Foster Youth
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Ariana Guerra

Mallory Stoll - Prior Lake, MN
Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson
Attorney Who Works in the Juvenile Court System or Family Court
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Graciela Bloch

About the Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson:
The Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson makes recommendations to the foster youth ombudsperson and staff while continuously overseeing the foster youth ombudsperson’s work. The board shall evaluate the foster youth ombudsperson’s effectiveness through regular meetings with current and former youth in the foster care system and community advocates working closely with the foster care system.

Additional information about the Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Brennan Kent - Benson, MN
Board of School Administrators
Higher Ed Faculty Member in an Educational Administration Program
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Tracy Reimer

Melisa Rivera - Shoreview, MN
Board of School Administrators
Elementary School Principal Rep
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Nancy Antoine

About the Board of School Administrators:
The Minnesota Board of School Administrators licenses school administrators in order to establish and maintain high standards for a quality administrator licensing system for Minnesota public schools, and ensures that the highest quality administrators serve the needs of people in Minnesota.

Additional information about the Board of School Administrators can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

David Hartwell - Minneapolis, MN
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Public Member #4
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Matt Kucharski - Maple Grove, MN
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Public Member #2
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Replacing: Jamie Swenson

About the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council:
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council was established by the legislature with the responsibility of providing annual funding recommendations to the legislature from the Outdoor Heritage Fund.

Additional information about the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Robert Daschner - Faribault, MN
Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor Member #5
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
The Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners verifies credentials; examines, licenses, and regulates chiropractors; reviews complaints; approves continuing education programs; audits licensee's continuing education; and registers professional corporations.

Additional information about the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Tanya Terman - Rochester, MN
State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist #2
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

Neel Shah - Rochester, MN
State Board of Physical Therapy
Registered Doctor of Medicine
Effective: April 30, 2025
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Reappointment

About the State Board of Physical Therapy:
The State Board of Physical Therapy evaluates applicants for licensure, renews annual licenses for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and enforces the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Additional information about the State Board of Physical Therapy can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.