Michael Strasburg
Michael Strasburg joins the HMC Board representing Hamline University, where he works as the Media Relations and External Communications Specialist. In his role at Hamline, Michael supports the university’s relationship with the local community and media outlets. Prior to joining Hamline, Michael worked as a news editor and journalist for publications throughout the Twin Cities […]
Jennifer Hadley, Secretary
My husband and I moved to the Midway in 2016 because of its proximity to easy transportation to both University of Minnesota campuses where I was trying to get a job. While that didn’t work out, we have enjoyed the Hamline Midway neighborhood deeply, particularly the numerous, amazing ethnic restaurants and the relationships with neighbors […]
Byron C. Arnold
Hello all my name is Byron Arnold currently living in the Hamline / Midway area. My connection to the neighborhood is , I’ve been in the neighborhood since 1996, I have seen people, and businesses come and go. I love this area; the neighbors make it feel like a big community looking out for each […]
Ahmed (Meddy) Ali
My Name is Ahmed Ali but I go by Meddy. My family immigrated to MN when I was 10 years old and I grew up in Minneapolis and lived my whole life in Minneapolis. When I start my business in St.Paul, I did not expect the love that was poured on us by the community. […]
Karen McCauley
Karen has lived in the neighborhood since 2001. She is currently a co-organizer of The Midway Project, a weekly mutual aid site run out of Hancock Recreation Center. She also serves as the Family Resource Coordinator at Hamline Elementary, where her son attended K through 5. It was her family’s experience at Hamline Elementary that […]
Gary Laskowski
Laskowski applied for the board because, “I like being involved in things that make a difference.” Born and raised in Steven’s point, Wis., joined the Air Force and was an aircraft maintenance specialist. In 1991, he moved to Minnesota after retiring from the paper mill. He currently resides at Hamline Hi-Rise In addition to serving […]
Ilya Garelik, Co-Vicepresident
I have lived in the Hamline Midway neighborhood with my partner and 3 dogs since 2018 and have appreciated the sense of community and positivity that is inherent to the neighborhood. I believe in the power of community organizing and its potential to improve the lives of the people who live in it. I am […]
Rayford Dixon, Treasurer
I own and operate Rayz R Cuts barbershop on Snelling avenue, and I have been in the neighborhood for several years. Over the past year I have gotten to know the Hamline Midway Coalition by attending Board meetings and events. I am excited to use my can-do attitude and willingness to help out to support […]
Justin Lewandowski, Organizing Director
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Jenne Nelson, Executive Director
Jenne (she/her) is a lifelong educator and lifelong learner, with degrees in Secondary English Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. She spent the first part of her career as a high school English and debate teacher, including a six-month stint teaching in Hangzhou, China. In 2012, her love of education brought her to […]