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POSITION: American Indian Community Rep

Cultural And Ethnic Communities Leadership Council

Position Description

This position includes individuals who are members of an American Indian community.

What duties do CECLC members have?

·         Assist in the development and implementation of equitable policies and practices throughout DHS, and recommend the review of DHS policies that perpetuate inequities.

·         Identify issues regarding inequities and disparities by engaging diverse populations in human services programs.

·         Actively participate in monthly meetings with no more than three absences per calendar year, with reasonable circumstances, or relinquish their seat on the council.

·         Actively participate in at least one workgroup outside of the monthly CECLC meetings.

Agency Contact

Helen Ghebre
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
helen.ghebre@state.mn.us
(651) 431-2762


Members Holding this Position (2)
SEAT
MEMBER NAME
AUTHORITY
STATUS
TERM
American Indian Community Rep #1
Filled
10/18/2023 - 10/17/2025
American Indian Community Rep #2
Filled
10/18/2024 - 10/18/2026

APPLICANT DETAILS
APPLICANT CITY
Lake Park MN
Minneapolis MN

POSITION MEMBER NAME TERM DATES ACTUAL END TERM END REASON
American Indian Community Rep #1 Mariah Norwood 09/11/2022 - 10/17/2023 End of Term
American Indian Community Rep #1 Mariah Norwood 01/24/2020 - 09/10/2022 Reappointment
American Indian Community Rep #1 Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro 07/30/2019 - 07/30/2019 not appointed.
American Indian Community Rep #1 Aaron Wittnebel 07/21/2017 - 07/25/2019 scheduled end of term
American Indian Community Rep #1 Aaron Wittnebel 02/29/2016 - 07/20/2017 scheduled end of term.
American Indian Community Rep #2 Rebecca Graves 09/11/2022 - 10/17/2024 New seat
American Indian Community Rep #2 Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro 01/24/2020 - 09/09/2022 Early End of Term
American Indian Community Rep #2 Jeri Jasken 07/30/2019 - 07/30/2019 not appointed
American Indian Community Rep #2 Beverly Bushyhead 08/04/2017 - 07/25/2019 scheduled end of term
American Indian Community Rep #2 Beverly Bushyhead 02/29/2016 - 08/03/2017 scheduled end of term.

Seat List (2)
Vacancy
Seat Title
Active
Authority
American Indian Community Rep #1
Commissioner of Human Services
American Indian Community Rep #2
Commissioner of Human Services