AAUW Minnesota State Board 2025-2026

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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

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APPOINTED BOARD OFFICERS

Finance Chair – Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch

Pine Editor – Saundra Martell, Brainerd Area Branch

Administrative Assistant – Teresa Sagen, Ely Branch

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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