The task force meets as needed to coordinate programs funded by Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment. MELSA and its member libraries plan and implement free public programs and projects in the arts, cultural heritage, literary arts and Minnesota history as designated in Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Team Members
Straszewski, Erin – Anoka County Library
Whitehead, Jessica – Anoka County Library
Blotz, Susan – Carver County Library
Ericsson, Paul – Carver County Library
Schenk, Jessica – Carver County Library
Carlson, Holly – Dakota County Library
Geske, Amanda – Dakota County Library
Podolske, Diane – Dakota County Library
Reichert Simpson, Jennifer – Dakota County Library
Thao, Dua – Dakota County Library
Gerjets, Jen – Hennepin County Library
Boekelman, Tai – Hennepin County Library
Vang, Kia – Hennepin County Library
Porter, Beth – Ramsey County Library
Strobush, Andrea – Ramsey County Library
Wahlstrom, Ann – Ramsey County Library
Johnson-Kaiser, Kelsey – Saint Paul Public Library
Okechukwu, Marlena – Saint Paul Public Library
Yang, Gao – Saint Paul Public Library
LaFrenierre, Paula – Scott County Library
Pollard, Lisa – Scott County Library
Rosten, Sarah – Stillwater Public Library
Kaple, Tina – Washington County Library
LaBrosse, Dawn – Washington County Library
Olson, Megan – Washington County Library
MELSA Facilitator
Abigail Dillon
