Our member are school district communication directors, superintendents, community education professionals, school board members, superintendent secretaries and more. We work together in many ways, including:
- Giving support to each other on any number of public relations topics through our directory and knowledge network of members;
- Furthering professional development through conferences, workshops and teleseminars;
- Keeping members up to date on hot issues through electronic communication;
- Honoring exceptional work in public relations through a statewide awards program;
- Having fun and meeting new people though MinnSPRA social events;
- Opportunities to get involved at just about any level – from one-time volunteer tasks to monthly Board involvement.
Our Mission:
MinnSPRA advocates for public education through public relations leadership.
Meet the Board
President
Celi Haga
Eastern Carver County Schools
Past President
Shawn Hogendorf
SoWashCo Schools
President-Elect
Ashley Sukhu
St. Louis Park Public Schools
Treasurer
Renae Reedy
Forest Lake Area Schools
Membership Chair
Eric Hagemann
Leif Media & PR
Secretary
Ryan Mayers
Austin Public Schools
Director
Liz Anderson
St. Louis Park Public Schools
Director
Mamisoa Knutson
Rochester Public Schools
Director
Kate Martin, APR
Bloomington Public Schools
Director
Jennifer Smith
Richfield Public Schools
Director
Nandi Solorzano-O'Brien
Minneapolis Public Schools
Director
Adelle Wellens
Duluth Public Schools
President's Appointee 2025-26
Chelsea Janke
CEL Marketing | PR | Design
About Our Organization
MinnSPRA is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in school communications. Our policies provide the framework that guides our members’ work, ensuring that we remain a trusted resource for Minnesota schools and communities. These guidelines also support what is and is not available for members.