Staff

Kate Mudge

Executive Director

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Kate joined Hamline Midway Coalition as Executive Director in 2018. As a resident of Hamline Midway, Kate has been active in the neighborhood since she purchased a house on Tatum Street in 2007. Kate is a member of the Tatum Park Community Garden, volunteers with local animal rescue groups, and is President of the Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare.  She lives with her wife (Amy) and can be found walking the streets of Midway with her 3 rescue dogs regularly.

 

Melisssa, Community Organizer 

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Melissa was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and she says that moving to Saint Paul in 2011 was the best decision of her life because she loves winter. Melissa became involved in her surrounding community while attending Hamline University which landed her internships in the Governor and Mayor’s offices in 2015. Her professional works includes campaign management, and currently working as the community organizer for the Hamline Midway Coalition. She is a  water protector, political healer, and guardian for future generations. Guided by the resistance and work of her ancestors, Melissa continues to advocate for the communities in which she lives and works.