Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager

photograph of Fen Swanson

(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, Interim Executive Director

Lisa Nelson, Interim Executive Director Lisa is an artist, block party enthusiast, mom, cargo bike rider, and also HMC’s new Interim Executive Director! 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 […]

Cece Chmelik, Intern

A photo of Cece Cmelik, a young woman with brown hair and in front of a tile background.

I am a Hamline student majoring in Biology and Environmental Studies with a concentration in Public Policy. I am interested in bridging the gap between science and implementation as it relates to the environment. I believe that the work that we do to take care of the planet has the opportunity to make the world better for everyone. […]