Young Leaders Fund Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Young Leaders Fund Advisory Committee is:
  • To review grant proposals submitted to the Young Leaders Fund and make funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees
  • To promote the growth of the Fund by encouraging contributions from people who share its purpose
  • To contribute financially to the Fund
  • To attend Young Leaders Fund Advisory Council meetings
  • To discose and declare any conflicts of interest with grant applications

2012 Young Leaders Fund Advisory Committee

Ryan Boman, Co-Chair

Mia Thibodeau, Co-Chair

Jenny Carey

Grant Carlson

Heidi Chell

Jon Heyesen

Kelly Mullan

Don Ness (honorary member)

Branden Robinson

 
"I am honored to be a part of the Young Leaders Fund Advisory Committee. Today's community leaders have made good progress mobilizing the right people and leveraging the right assets to make the Twin Ports a great place to live, work nad play. It is imperative that tomorrow's community leaders have the support and resrouces necessary to carry this momentum forward. The Young Leaders Fund exists to support that need." - Jon Heyesen

 "Duluth is a great city, with great people. If that tradition is to continue, young leaders must be inspired to stay in Duluth. I believe the Young Leaders Fund will support ideas and events which are created by and inspire young leaders." - Mia Thibodeau


   

 

"I am excited to be involved with the Young Leaders Fund to provide support to those organizations that are willing to give leadership roles for young people engaged in our area. Those individuals will most likely be our leaders of tomorrow." - Ryan Boman


   
"I'm excited to be part of a committee that empowers young leaders in our community to be innovative. The funds can help engage young adults as one of our community's greatest resources by making their vision a reality." -  Kelly Mullan
 

 

"We are fortunate to live in a place with vibrant, engaged citizens and a business climate with substantial room for growth and diversification. This Fund provides the foundation for more extensive leadership opportunities for young adults in our community. With the advent of the Young Leaders Fund, we are laying the groundwork for the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior to be a world-class place for young adults to work, live and grow." - Branden Robinson