Category: Staff Blogs
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Some Bittersweet News
After months of preparation and planning, I am writing today with bittersweet news: I will be leaving my role at Minnesota Youth Collective effective February 15th. Rahhel Haile, co-founder and co-Executive Director of MNYC, will be transitioning to sole Executive Director at that time. Founding and working at this organization has been the most incredible…
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An Exciting Announcement
Hi there, We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We’ve been working hard at Minnesota Youth Collective to meet the needs of our community over the last five months and live our values. To that end, we wanted to share an exciting update with you. We are shifting to a new leadership model—our…
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A Year of Organizing with MNYC
This week, I find myself wrapping up my second year at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and next year will be my last year of undergrad. For me, this month means a lot as it marks a consecutive year organizing with the Minnesota Youth Collective. I’ve done a lot of introspective reflection about how…
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Day Fourteen of Coronavirus
It’s Monday March 30th, day 14 of the COVID-19 quarantine! By now, I’m pretty adjusted to my new workspace, the recliner in the living room. The cats climbing on and off my lap isn’t as distracting as it was on day three. I’ve mastered the art of working in my pajamas without being lulled into…