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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Crime Victims Reimbursement Board

(Office of Justice Programs)

Address

445 Minnesota Street
Town Square Tower Suite 2300 (Division of MN Department of Public Safety)
St Paul, MN
55101


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Public Safety (DPS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 611A.51-611A.67
Enabled: 07-01-1974
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Jennifer Leholm
(651) 592-0636
CHAIR
Kenosha Alexander
(612) 844-2589
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Contact
Jennifer Leholm
jennifer.leholm@state.mn.us
(651) 592-0636
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Kenosha Alexander
kenosha@sexualviolencecenter.org
(612) 844-2589
Yes
Membership
One member must be a medical or osteopathic physician, and one member must have been a victim of a crime.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $55.00
  • Other Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The Crime Victims Reimbursement Board assists crime victims with their financial losses as they recover from a violent crime. The Board meets once a month to review and decide contested claims and conduct related business.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Crime Victims Reimbursement Board provides direct compensation to eligible applicants for losses incurred as a result of a violent crime
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 4
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at

Meetings are held at:
445 Minnesota Street, #2300, St. Paul.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 120.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $5,000.00

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (1)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Board Member Member #4 Commissioner of Public Safety 12/11/2025 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Kenosha Alexander Board Member 1/11/2026
Allen Garber Board Member 2/23/2026
Rahya Geisler Board Member 2/25/2026
Abdiaziz Hassan Board Member 1/29/2026
Angie Mejia Board Member 4/1/2026
Deanna Natoli Board Member 2/4/2026
Blake Parnin Board Member 2/27/2026
Dr. Asha Lal Tamang Board Member 8/27/2025
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Open Appointments (5)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Board Member
Member #1
Commissioner of Public Safety
Shadelle Ware
Filled
01/07/2029
Member #2
Commissioner of Public Safety
Kate Hannaher
Filled
01/31/2027
Member #3
Commissioner of Public Safety
Kenosha Alexander
Filled
01/08/2030
Member #4
Commissioner of Public Safety
Gina Obiri
Posted
01/05/2026
Member #5 - Physician
Commissioner of Public Safety
Dr. Kelley Jewett
Filled
01/04/2027
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