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MIGIZI Communications Staff
| Elaine Salinas, President Contact |
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| Elaine Salinas is an educator with over thirty years of experience in k-12 and adult education in public and alternative school settings. She is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and was born and educated in Minnesota. She holds undergraduate degrees from Moorhead State University and a Master's Degree in Education Administration from the University of Minnesota. She has authored many reports and made conference presentations related to the education of Indian children and other underrepresented groups. She has developed and evaluated k-12 and adult education programs, conducted policy analysis and legislative advocacy in Minnesota for substantive education policy reforms including charter schools, American Indian Language and Culture programs, alternative teacher licensure programs, and educational programming for "at risk" students. Ms. Salinas' previous employment includes Director of Programs at Heart of the Earth Survival School, Education Program Officer for the Urban Coalition, Director of Training and Development for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and Upper Midwest Regional Steward for the Rural School and Community Trust. Ms. Salinas is currently employed as President and Chief Professional Officer for MIGIZI Communications, Inc. | |
| Graham Hartley, Director of Programs Contact |
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| I began working as the Director of the Native Academy Program in the Fall of 1995 and find that working in MIGIZI's team environment allows for collective creativity and professional growth to flourish. | |
| Mary Bren, Finance Director Contact |
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| DeLinda HisGun, Operations and Administrative Support Specialist Contact |
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| Stephen Burris, IT Support Specialist Contact |
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| Cindy Ward, Teacher/Counselor Contact |
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| Cindy Ward is a teacher licensed in life science, earth science, broad science, and English with eight years of teaching experience and a Masters degree in Education. She works with several schools in Minneapolis in varying capacities. |
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| Colleen Parkhurst, Running Wolf Fitness Center, Client Coordinator/Activity Aide Contact |
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| Colleen is a FEC family member, mother, and an accomplished Tae Kwon Do student having earned an orange belt. Colleen assists Family Education Center membership programs and services. | |
| Jack Rohrbach, Running Wolf Fitness Center Attendant Contact |
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| John Hunter, Math/Science Coach Contact |
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| With over 25 years of experience as a Systems Analyst, John Hunter is an Information Technologist for MIGIZI. He has expertise in database design, among many technology related subjects, while performing a multi- functional role within the organization. | |
| Lelis Brito, Instructional and Family Support Specialist Contact |
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| Lelis is a Certified Personal trainer and Pilates instructor who holds a Masters Degree in Dance. She is a personal trainer for Running Wolf Fitness Center , teaching fitness classes in addition to Health Education, Nutrition, and Physical education through local schools and wellness programs. | |
| Michael Wilson, Youth Development Specialist Contact |
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| Nan DesJarlait, Family Program Coordinator Contact |
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| Peter Boyer, Running Wolf Fitness Center Attendant Contact |
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| Tedi Grey Owl, Technology Instructor Contact |
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| Tedi Grey Owl has been employed with MIGIZI Communications since 1985. Tedi is a technical instructor with the Native Academy and Tech Interns programs. With expert knowledge of computer software for graphics, publishing, and the web, as well as computer operation skills, Tedi continues to make a valuable contribution through her efforts. |