Delegate Assembly (DA)

Delegate Assembly (DA) is MAPE's highest governing body. Its powers include, but are not limited to, the authority to establish MAPE policies, approve budgets, levy dues, amend the governing documents, and adopt procedures for statewide, regional and local officer elections.

2025 Delegate Assembly

Dates: September 19-20, 2025
Location: Delta by Marriott in Minneapolis


Appointing Delegates

Since the spring elections cycle has closed, all Delegate vacancies are to be appointed by the Local President by sending a notification to swelect@mape.org. All Delegate Assembly Officers can be found at the bottom of this page under the "Officers" tab.

 Election results information is available here.
 

Resolutions and Other Proposals

Resolutions are items that, according to MAPE governing documents, ONLY the Delegate Assembly as a governing body can modify. Those governing documents are the MAPE Constitution and the Election Rules.   

Other proposals that modify bylaws are welcomed and encouraged. These proposals can be reviewed and approved, per bylaw, by the Board of Directors.   

The Board of Directors approved an updated process that provides resolution and proposal writers with support, knowledge and training on how to make changes to their union’s governing rules. This process allows for a full review of the implications of the proposed changes before delegates or the board adopts the language. This provides a higher level of scrutiny while honoring the authority of both the Assembly and the board.

These changes were made to strengthen our union by allowing more members access to this vital process and improve how we allocate our resources. Find more information about: 

Resolutions – Learn who can submit, how to submit and the process. 

Resolutions are language proposals that propose to modify the MAPE Constitution and Election Rules; only the Delegate Assembly can approve. 

Other Proposals – Learn how these are different from resolutions, who can submit, how to submit and the process. 

Proposals are language changes the board may change, per MAPE’s bylaws. These changes can also be made by the Delegate Assembly, but our bylaws grant those powers to the Board when the Assembly is not in session. Generally, these would be language changes to the bylaws, policy and other governing documents outside of the Constitution and Elections Rules.  
 

Budget Forum

The Finance Workgroup will hold Budget Forums to walk through the budget that delegates will vote on during the Delegate Assembly.

Budget Forum: Member Feedback
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 12 p.m.
(this is the correct date)
Budget Review: To review the final budget that delegates will vote on during DA.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at 12 p.m.
 

Resolution Forum

A Resolution Forum will be held before the Delegate Assembly to provide the opportunity for resolution authors to present their resolutions. There was time for members to ask questions and provide input.

Resolution Forum
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at 12 p.m.
 

Political Council Legislative Agenda Forum

The Political Council will provide an overview of the Legislative Agenda that needs approval from the Delegate Assembly.

Legislative Agenda Forum
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at 12 p.m.
 

Parliamentarian Overview

The DA runs using the Standing Rules and Robert's Rules and delegates will need to follow these rules through all discussion and voting processes.

Date coming soon for a Parliamentarian Training.
 

2025 Delegate Assembly Resources
News
Officers

Delegate Assembly (DA)

Officers



Claudia Hochstein
Natural Resources Dept
Director, DA
Alexis Lohse
Labor & Industry Department
Delegate
Brett Nagle
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Doug Leung
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
James Olson
MNIT Services
Delegate
Keylor Andrews
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Tracy Waterman
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Sheila Malec
Human Services Dept
Director, DA
Claire Burghard
MNIT Services
Delegate
Erik Jamison-Ekeling
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Irene Sarumi
Human Services Dept
Delegate
James Dirth
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Julia Tabbut
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Lisa Lazaretti
MNIT Services
Delegate
Tobias Leuthner
Children Youth & Families Dept
Delegate
Wanda Fortune-Stiffin
MNIT Services
Delegate
Mark Snyder
Pollution Control Agency
Director, DA
Brianna Loeks
Pollution Control Agency
Delegate
Emma Tschann
Pollution Control Agency
Delegate
Quinn Carr
Pollution Control Agency
Delegate
William Treumann
MNIT Services
Delegate
Thomas McAllister
Revenue Dept
Alternate 07
Sam Sant
Revenue Dept
Director, DA
Aaron Larson
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Cara Hofreiter
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Jeff Gintz
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Michael Yost
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Ronald Dixon
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Siobhain Rivera
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Wendi Einberger McDonough
Revenue Dept
Alternate 01
Winnie Muyingo
Revenue Dept
Alternate 02
Brandon Clawson
Revenue Dept
Alternate 03
Tristan Frankus
Revenue Dept
Alternate 04
Julia Marley
Revenue Dept
Alternate 05
Thomas McAllister
Revenue Dept
Alternate 06
Michael Prideaux
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Director, DA
Robert Johnson
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Delegate
Aya Johnson
Public Safety Dept
Delegate
Eric Lightner
Public Safety Dept
Delegate
Carolyn Murphy
MNIT Services
Alternate 01
Melissa Green
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Alternate 07
Melissa Green
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Alternate 08
Nate Hierlmaier
Health Department
Director, DA
Chet Jorgenson
Commerce Dept
Statewide Treasurer, DA
Catherine Okoneski
Commerce Dept
Delegate
Julia Tindell
Health Department
Delegate
Kirsten Peterson
Health Department
Delegate
Lisa Becker
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Delegate
Mary Heim
Health Department
Delegate
Roberta Suski
Cannabis Management Office
Delegate
Hannah Hoeger
Commerce Dept
Alternate 01
Todd Smoler
MNsure
Alternate 02
Derek Duran
Public Utilities Comm
Alternate 03
Monica McDaniel
Commerce Dept
Alternate 04
Trey Harsch
Public Utilities Comm
Alternate 05
Kas Filbert
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Alternate 06
Katey Kinley
Housing Finance Agency
Delegate
Megan Dayton
Administration Dept
Statewide President, DA
Ajeet Yadav
Administration Dept
Delegate
Andi Morris
MNIT Services
Delegate
Axelina Swenson
MNIT Services
Delegate
Ellen Jaquette
Administration Dept
Delegate
Ken Jackson
Minnesota Management & Budget
Delegate
Leah Shepard
Minnesota Management & Budget
Delegate
Shauna Bridger
MNIT Services
Delegate
Trevor Frey
Minnesota Management & Budget
Delegate
Andy Trcka
MNIT Services
Director, DA
Chad Hermes
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Clayton Ebeling
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Emma Fletcher
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Joseph Lehman
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Matt Moldestad
MNIT Services
Delegate
Amanda Nyren
Transportation Dept
Alternate 01
Jerry Schmitt
Public Employees Retire Assoc
Delegate
Azra Thakur
Health Department
Delegate
Linda Kopecky
Health Department
Delegate
Maya Benedict
Agriculture Dept
Delegate
Maya Gilchrist
Health Department
Delegate
Maya Sarkar
Agriculture Dept
Delegate
Shane Hanly
Agriculture Dept
Delegate
Carrie Klumb
Health Department
Director, DA
Marijke Decuir
Health Department
Delegate
Galen Sjostrom
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Kent Barnard
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Jackie Blagsvedt
Education Department
Director, DA
David Freeman
Education Department
Delegate
Jon VanOeveren
Education Department
Delegate
Michael Diedrich
Education Department
Delegate
Saadia Mohamed
Education Department
Delegate
Ashley Bieber
Education Department
Alternate 01
Peter Blattner
Children Youth & Families Dept
Alternate 01
Tony Aarts
Education Department
Alternate 02
John Ford
Education Department
Alternate 03
Jessica Raptis
Corrections Dept
Director, DA
Alana Strickler
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Delegate
Halie Rostberg
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Kevin Nelson
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Danelle Gorra
Corrections Dept
Alternate 01
Susan McNeeley
Corrections Dept
Alternate 02
Daniel Lipa
Ombudsman for Corrections
Alternate 03
Jamie Marshall
Arts Board
Alternate 04
Michele Wilson
Corrections Dept
Alternate 05
Robert Hobson
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Alternate 06
Brian MacNeill
Veterans Affairs Dept
Delegate
Jill Fiedler
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Shannon Williams
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Kayla Spreiter
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Suzanne Willodson
MNIT Services
Director, DA
Vanessa Lathrop
Public Safety Dept
Delegate
Michael Crider
MN St Colleges & Universities
Director, DA
Christopher McDonald
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
LeAnn Santana
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
Michael Mui
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Nancy Torres
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
Douglas Thies
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Rae Simonson
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Jenny McDougal
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Ann Adkisson
Revenue Dept
Director, DA
Amber Jungwirth
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Emily Moen
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Nikki Engen
Revenue Dept
Delegate
Ariel Johnson
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
TJ Melcher
Transportation Dept
Delegate
Bryan Kotta
MN St Colleges & Universities
Director, DA
Zac Echola
MN St Colleges & Universities
Statewide Organizing Council Chair, DA
Holly Deschene
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Nicole Anderson
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Laura Czech
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Nate Mielke
Pollution Control Agency
Delegate
Susie Sunde
MNIT Services
Delegate
Darren Hage
MN St Colleges & Universities
Director, DA
Brian Mason
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Paul Thaemert
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Peter Braith
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
Barb Gosch
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Tim Beske
MN St Colleges & Universities
Director, DA
Anne Hall
Natural Resources Dept
Delegate
Jacq Williams
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Delegate
Lorna King
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Christopher Henderson
MN St Colleges & Universities
Alternate 01
David Clanaugh
Direct Care and Treatment
Director, DA
Sheenah Jewison
Direct Care and Treatment
Director, DA
Christi Berry
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
Nicki Buechner
Direct Care and Treatment
Delegate
Jovae Priebe
Direct Care and Treatment
Alternate 01
Chandra Petersen
Employ & Econ Development Dept
Delegate
Gabby Cahow
Health Department
Delegate
Matthew Potocnik
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Daniel Besser
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Kay Pedretti
MN St Colleges & Universities
Director, DA
John Ferrara
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Kristen Gallo
Corrections Dept
Delegate
Ren Olive
MN St Colleges & Universities
Delegate
Sophia Walsh
Health Department
Delegate
Amber Caswell
MN St Colleges & Universities
Alternate 01
Nicole Sokolofsky
Direct Care and Treatment
Alternate 02
Samantha Schendzielos
MN St Colleges & Universities
Alternate 03
Kristine Hernandez
Transportation Dept
Alternate 04
David Freeman
Human Services Dept
Director, DA
Nicole Juan
Human Services Dept
Statewide Political Council Chair, DA
Alicia Munson
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Betsy Snyder
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Cassie Stewart
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Chris Smith
MNIT Services
Delegate
Christine Retkwa
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Courtney Boettcher
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Dylan Adams
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Heather Brooks
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Lauren Siegel
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Olivia Bonander
Human Services Dept
Delegate
Paige Anderson
Human Services Dept
Delegate
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