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Board of Directors

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County's (CAP-HC's) Board of Directors is composed of one-third representatives from the community with low income, one-third elected officials, and one-third private sector members. Board members play an important role in guiding the organization and assisting people currently living in poverty.

CAP-HC is an independent, nonprofit organization.

Board Members

  • Josh Schaffer

    Chair

  • Minneapolis Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw

    Vice Chair

  • Tyanna Bryant

    Secretary

  • Kevin Myren

    Treasurer

  • Naweed Ahmadzai
  • Commissioner Kevin Anderson

    Representing the seventh district in Hennepin County

  • Minneapolis Public School Board Member Adriana Cerrillo
  • Victoria Chambers

    Member-at-Large

  • Commissioner Marion Greene

    Representing the third district in Hennepin County

  • Commissioner Debbie Goettel

    Representing the fifth district in Hennepin County

  • Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski
  • Jim Lehman
  • Samsam Mohamed
  • Solomon Ogunyemi
  • Dominique Pierre-Toussaint
  • Glaiza Regis
  • Brian Smith
  • Kathilyn Solomon
  • Antanisha Spears
  • Minnetonka Council Member Dr. Kimberly Wilburn
  • Miles Wilson

Interested in Serving on Our Board?

The primary functions of the Board include governance, financial oversight, advocacy, and fundraising. A Board member is expected to observe, listen, evaluate, and contribute to the process of Board decision-making. A Board member may serve for a maximum of five two-year terms (up to 10 years in total).

Estimated Monthly Time Commitment: 

  • Board meeting: 1 hour 
  • Committee meeting: 1 hour
  • Meeting Preparation: 1-2 Hours

A few times a year, an additional 1-2 hours may be needed for surveys, evaluations, or additional meetings with staff and/or board members.

Location & Time: Meetings are currently held virtually via Zoom on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm.

If interested, please complete the application below and send it to Jalynn McLaughlin at jmclaughlin@caphennepin.org. You may also call 952-933-9639 for more information.


Board of Directors Meeting Minutes


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