Kylie Jones, Public Health Intern
Kylie is a Hamline student, graduating December 2026, who is pursuing a double major in Psychology and Public Health with a concentration in Health Equity. She is passionate about food justice, health and wellness education, and building meaningful relationships with neighbors. After living in the Midway for 3 years, she is eager to connect and […]
McKenzie Reed Skaggs
McKenzie (she/her) is a registered nurse at Fairview and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology candidate at the University of Minnesota. Originally from Southern Idaho, she moved to the Minnesota in late 2025 drawn to a community that genuinely prioritizes the wellbeing of all its members, embraces diversity, and invests in shared opportunity. Her work […]
Paige Sparkman
Paige (she/her) is a returning Minnesotan from the Brainerd Lakes Area who moved to the Hamline-Midway neighborhood from Denver in 2025. A small business owner for nearly a decade, she works with female entrepreneurs on marketing and operations. She believes deeply in women having wealth, options, and the freedom that comes with both. When she’s […]
Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager
(They/them) Fen comes to the Hamline Midway Coalition staff after two years of service in Climate Impact Corps. They are passionate Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer and enjoy working on prairie restoration, conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and pretty much anything outdoors-y. Their primary work in Midway is on the Neighbors for Clean Air project in partnership with Frogtown Neighborhood Association, OSLUV, Mankato […]
Gunnar Aas
Gunnar has lived in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since 2015 and has been active with the Hamline Midway Coalition since 2022. He currently serves on the board and the Transportation Committee, where he advocates for safer streets, better bike and transit infrastructure, and a more walkable, people-centered neighborhood. He also helps organize community cleanups and […]
Lisa Nelson, Executive Director
Lisa Nelson, Executive Director Lisa is an artist, block party enthusiast, mom, cargo bike rider, and HMC’s Executive Director since 2025. She and her family have lived in the neighborhood (just one block south of the HMC border) since 2013. Not just me… You too! See yourself as someone who wants to make a difference […]
Michael Malver
Michael Malver I have been involved with advocacy for the past 20 years. Primarily, it has been for people who are blind or who have low vision. Among other issues for which I have advocated are the creation of currency that has features people who are blind can touch to identify the bill’s denomination, and […]
Victoria Riechers, Treasurer
Victoria Riechers,Treasurer Victoria Riechers (she/her) joined the Hamline-Midway community in 2022. She is passionate about ending gender-based violence, community building, and queer advocacy. In her free time, she enjoyshome DIY projects, gardening, and playing with her dog, Chewy. Professionally, Victoria has over a decade of program and grant management experience, primarily working to respond to […]
Sarah Mulford
Sarah Mulford (she/her pronouns) My wife, Jess, and I are new to the neighborhood, and we already love how walkable, welcoming, and connected it feels. Having worked in the nonprofit sector for over five years, I’ve developed a strong drive to give back to the community and support those around me. Joining the board felt […]
Stuart Orlowski, Vice President
I joined the board because I’ve loved Midway ever since I moved to Saint Paul in 2014. I now live in the neighborhood and have seen the beauty of the neighborhood and the challenges. Midway has some of the most interesting people and homes in Saint Paul. Hamline Park is a gem. Transit is a cornerstone of […]