AAUW Minnesota State Board 2025-2026
ELECTED OFFICERS
All AAUW MN Officers may be contacted using aauwminn@gmail.com
President – Kelsey Waits, St. Paul Branch
VP Program – Karen Reichensperger, Ely Branch
VP Membership – Pat Powers, Hastings Branch
VP Public Policy – Liz Mahan, Fergus Falls Branch
VP AAUW Funds – Barb Wonson-Liukkonen, Ely Branch
Treasurer – Beth Nienow, Rochester Branch
Secretary/Historian – Saundra Martell, Brainerd Area Branch
APPOINTED BOARD OFFICERS
Finance Chair – Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch
Pine Editor – Saundra Martell, Brainerd Area Branch
Administrative Assistant – Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch
NON BOARD POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES
Website/Facebook Manager – Jan Carey, Hibbing Branch
Bylaws Chair and Committee – Saundra Martell, Brainerd Area Branch
Helping Our Branches in 2026 Committee – Karen Reichensperger, Ely Branch and Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch
Financial Review Chair and Committee for FY25 – Barb Wismer, St. Cloud Area Branch; Caroline Owens, Ely Branch; D Sandahl, Hastings Branch; Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch; Beth Nienow, Rochester Branch
Nominating Committee for 2026 Elections– Mary Schwanke, Owatonna Branch; Additional Members Elected by State Board
Contact Board Officers and Committee Chairs at aauwminn@gmail.com