Community Council Staff

Executive Director: Afton Martens

Afton joins the Macalester-Groveland staff after obtaining a Master's in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University in 2008. Before getting her degree, Afton gained experience in community organizing in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Community Organizer: Callie Recknagel

Callie is eager to be back in the neighborhood after graduating from Macalester College where she studied Anthropology and first started community organizing. Since graduating, she has developed and taught environmental and arts education programs and volunteered with several Twin Cities non-profit organizations.

Recycling and Environmental Coordinator: Lauren Anderson

Lauren is excited to join the Council after working on recycling, composting, urban gardening, and environmental education programs over the past four years.  Lauren has a degree in environmental studies and has taught workshops and classes throughout Saint Paul.

Business Manager: Bethany Gladhill

Bethany is pleased to join the Council's regular staff, after several years of serving as their contract bookkeeper. Bethany has worked with a number of community and arts non-profits, and has her Master's degree in historic preservation.