Cara Beaufort

Cara is a Junior in Highschool at Great River School and has been interning with Hamline Midway Coalition for about a year. She is interested in politics and economics, and is passionate about justice for minorities. Her work activities include helping run HMC’s social media and assisting in events they host. At 16 years old […]

Kylie Jones, Public Health Intern

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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 […]

Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager

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(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 […]

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 […]