Leadership
SAENA’s Leadership
Board of Directors
SAENA’s Board of Directors is governed by up to 9 elected board members who live, represent a business, or own property in the neighborhood. Board and community meetings are held monthly on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the evening.
Board of Director members are energetic, strategically-minded leaders to help SAENA and our neighborhoods thrive.
Contact Christina at christina@saenaminneapolis.org for more information.
Staff
SAENA employs staff to manage the day-to-day operations of our neighborhood-based nonprofit.
- Christina Perfetti, Executive Director
Current board members
- Phil Jones, President
- Jenny Ackerson, Vice President
- Scott Raw, Treasurer
- Brenda Kayzar, Secretary
- Emily Carr, Director
- Ryan Stopera, Director
- Jordan Bennett, Director
- Dave Hauser, Director
Board member requirements & duties
SAENA board members are residents of St. Anthony East, representatives from neighborhood businesses, and/or owners of property within St. Anthony East.
Here’s how board members serve the neighborhood:
- Commit to a two-year term
- Dedicate a total of about six hours per month
- Attend monthly board and community meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7pm
- Serve on a committee and volunteer for community events
SAENA board members adopt a personal commitment while serving. The personal commitment details the expectations and duties of a board member. See the personal commitment here.
Join the board
We are currently taking applications for an open board seat on a rolling basis. Email info@saenaminneapolis.org if you’d more information!