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POSITION: Advocacy Group Representative

Cultural And Ethnic Communities Leadership Council

Position Description

This position includes individuals who work in advocacy positions and/or organizations. 

What duties do CECLC members have?

·         Assist in the development and implementation of equitable policies and practices throughout DHS, and recommend the review of DHS policies that perpetuate inequities.

·         Identify issues regarding inequities and disparities by engaging diverse populations in human services programs.

·         Actively participate in monthly meetings with no more than three absences per calendar year, with reasonable circumstances, or relinquish their seat on the council.

·         Actively participate in at least one workgroup outside of the monthly CECLC meetings.

Agency Contact

Helen Ghebre
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
helen.ghebre@state.mn.us
(651) 431-2762


Members Holding this Position (2)
SEAT
MEMBER NAME
AUTHORITY
STATUS
TERM
Advocacy Group Representative #1
Filled
10/18/2023 - 10/17/2025
Advocacy Group Representative #2
Filled
10/18/2023 - 10/17/2025

POSITION MEMBER NAME TERM DATES ACTUAL END TERM END REASON
Advocacy Group Representative #1 Meagan Hernandez 09/17/2021 - 10/17/2023 End of Term
Advocacy Group Representative #1 Alana Wright 07/26/2019 - 09/16/2021 scheduled end of term
Advocacy Group Representative #1 Vayong Moua 07/21/2017 - 07/25/2019 scheduled end of term
Advocacy Group Representative #1 Vayong Moua 11/15/2013 - 07/20/2017 end of term.
Advocacy Group Representative #2 Miguel Garate 09/17/2021 - 10/17/2023 End of Term
Advocacy Group Representative #2 Sarah Clyne 07/26/2019 - 09/16/2021 scheduled end of term
Advocacy Group Representative #2 Michael Birchard 07/21/2017 - 07/25/2019 scheduled end of term
Advocacy Group Representative #2 Michael Birchard 03/20/2015 - 07/20/2017 scheduled end of term.

Seat List (3)
Vacancy
Seat Title
Active
Authority
Advocacy Group Representative #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Advocacy Group Representative #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Advocacy Group Representative #3
Commissioner of Human Services