Community Council Staff

Executive Director/Community Organizer: Melissa Martinez-Sones

Melissa comes to the neighborhood with organizing experience in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as experience with other nonprofit organizations; she also served on the Board of the Hamline-Midway Coalition. Melissa lives in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood with her husband and two daughters.

Recycling and Environmental Coordinator: Karmann Peters

Karmann thrives on building and strengthening community as well as finding ways to create lasting change and long-term sustainability.  She started in June 2008, and looks forward to meeting you!  She can be reached at karmann@macgrove.org.

Community Outreach Coordinator: Marie Nelson

Marie lives in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, and has been with the community council since May 2006. She can be reached at marie@macgrove.org.