Community Advisory Council

The Community Advisory Council advises the Sprockets Leadership Group on strategic direction and strategies for Saint Paul’s out-of-school time network. 

The group is made up of engaged stakeholders from non-profits, community groups, city institutions, the faith community and neighborhoods with diverse perspectives and experience in education, community development, and working with youth.

Roles:

  • Advise on strategic plans and priority directions.
  • Provide feedback on the implementation of Sprockets city-wide strategies at the programmatic level
  • Represent the initiative to the community.
  • Engage parents and youth in the work of the Sprockets initiative.

Members

Cindi Yang Neighborhood House   Kathleen O’Donnell Twin Cities Public Television 
Darcel Hill Saint Paul Area Council of Churches    Mary Crowley  Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation
David Cournoyer Community Member   Matt Kjorstad YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
David Dominick YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities   Megan Mueller Saint Paul Parks and Recreation 
Ge Xiong Camp Fire USA, MN Council   Michael Miller University of Wisconsin River Falls
Gene Polyak Saint Paul Police Department   Nell Goepel Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Hanna Mosca Community Design Center of Minnesota   Toni Smith Saint Paul Parks and Recreation 
Jessica Russo Urban Youth Development Office U of MN William Moore River City Basketball
Julie Murphy West 7th Community Center