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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Advisory Task Force on the Woman and Juvenile Female Offender In Corrections

(Justice Involved Women and Girls Task Force)

Address

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
St Paul, MN
55108-5219

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department Of Corrections (DOC)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 241.71
Enabled: 08-20-2015
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Don Klick
(651) 361-7345
CHAIR
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
DOC Support Staff
Don Klick
Donald.Klick@state.mn.us
(651) 361-7345
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Co-Chair
Vicki Hunter
vicki.hunter@mnsu.edu
(507) 389-5611
No
Co-Chair
Corey Thompson
corey.thompson@pubdef.state.mn.us
No
Membership
Members shall reflect a statewide geographical representation, as well as reflect a diverse cultural background.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $0.00
  • Other Compensation: Reimbursed for expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The task force consults with the commissioner regarding choice of model programs to receive funding; reviews and makes recommendations on matters affecting female offenders; identifies problem areas; and assists the commissioner in seeking improved programming for female offenders.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Provide prison and probation services to correctional clients and administer grants and subsidies for correctional services
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month

Meetings are held at:
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite #200 St. Paul, MN 55108


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 150.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $1,500.00

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (3)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Member Member #1 Commissioner of Corrections 12/4/2024 1 APPLY
Member Member #19 Commissioner of Corrections 2/13/2026 1 APPLY
Member Member #5 Commissioner of Corrections 11/26/2025 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Lauren Bizzotto Member 11/26/2025
Ms Shirley Black Member 9/29/2025
tracy dillard Member 7/15/2025
Mr. Gregory Ellis Member 11/10/2025
Ms. Cynthia Elmore Member 3/31/2025
KiloMarie Granda Member 2/23/2025
Terea Houke Member 7/31/2025
Jessica James Member 1/28/2026
Nancy Krieg 609 Member 12/18/2025
Sophia Maceda Member 3/7/2025
Miss Maureen Theis Member 9/13/2025
Dr. Shawn Tweten Member 1/23/2026
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (20)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Member
Member #1
Commissioner of Corrections
Ana Negrete
Posted
01/09/2027
Member #2
Commissioner of Corrections
Angela Thompson
Filled
03/12/2027
Member #3
Commissioner of Corrections
Tana Welter
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #4
Commissioner of Corrections
Jeff Spies
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #5
Commissioner of Corrections
Amber Faulkner
Posted
08/08/2026
Member #6
Commissioner of Corrections
Savannah Riddle
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #7
Commissioner of Corrections
Vicki Hunter
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #8
Commissioner of Corrections
KiloMarie Granda
Filled
01/09/2027
Member #9
Commissioner of Corrections
Maya Mason
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #10
Commissioner of Corrections
Mrs. Kaylee Henson
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #11
Commissioner of Corrections
Angelisa Mays-Andrews
Filled
03/12/2027
Member #12
Commissioner of Corrections
Nasra Hassan
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #13
Commissioner of Corrections
Corey Thompson
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #14
Commissioner of Corrections
Cecelia Viel
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #15
Commissioner of Corrections
Commissioner Linda Flanders
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #16
Commissioner of Corrections
Nikki Engel
Filled
07/29/2026
Member #17
Commissioner of Corrections
Paula Schaefer
Filled
08/08/2026
Member #18
Commissioner of Corrections
Angela Brewer
Filled
02/12/2027
Member #19
Commissioner of Corrections
Madelyn Adams
Posted
03/12/2027
Member #20
Commissioner of Corrections
Lauren Bizzotto
Filled
02/12/2027
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