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MnAEYC Governing Board

Minnesota Association for the Education of the Young Children is a professional organization with a diverse and growing membership, focused on celebrating, educating, and advocating for young children, their families, and the early childhood profession. At MNAEYC, we achieve our mission through a variety of programs and state-level activities, but we could not do any of this work without our Governing Board! 

The MNAEYC Governing Board is composed of 15 elected and appointed individuals who provide oversight and leadership of the organization. Two past presidents serve in the role of board mentors. All members of the Governing Board are members of MNAEYC.  

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President

2024-2026

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Tim Walter

Treasurer

2026-2028

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Secretary

2026-2028

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Alex Metchnek

Board Member at Large

Policy & Advocacy Committee Chair

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large
2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2026-2028

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Board Member at Large

2025-2027

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Financial Management Specialist

2026-2028

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Legal & Compliance Specialist

2026-2028

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Fundraising & Development Specialist

2026-2028

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Marketing, PR & Communications Specialist

2026-2028

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Board Mentor

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Board Mentor

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Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
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info@mnaeyc.org

1420 Cliff Ave, Duluth MN 55811

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