Each spring the chair elect recruits Forum members to become board members. Elections are held at the annual conference. Board members hold their positions for one year. See descriptions of duties for each board position. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the board and providing leadership within the Forum.
All Forum members are welcome to attend board meetings. Monthly meeting minutes are also availabe online.
| Christopher James, chair Weisman Art Museum |
james052@umn.edu 612-625-9685 |
| Tricia Conway, chair emerita Institute of Human Genetics |
conwa012@umn.edu 612-625-4284 |
| Robyn White, chair elect Minnesota Medical Foundation |
r.white@mmf.umn.edu 612-625-2424 |
| Kelly O'Brien, at-large director CLA External Relations |
obrie136@umn.edu 612-624-4109 |
| Jessica Franken, recorder & newsletter editor Extension Ctr for Food, Agri and Nat Res Sci |
jcf@umn.edu 612-625-7017 |
| Didi Nguyen, treasurer & financial admin asst OSF - Student Financial Collections |
nguye092@umn.edu 612-625-7315 |
| Caryn Lantz, Awards Committee co-chair Office of Human Resources |
ward0115@umn.edu 612-626-4244 |
| Peggy Rader, Awards Committee co-chair Office of the Sr VP System Acad Admin |
rader004@umn.edu 612-625-5716 |
| Abby Musfeldt, Conference Committee chair Student Unions and Activities |
musf0001@umn.edu 612-625-8269 |
| Ann Nordby, Program Committee co-chair Extension Youth Development |
nordby@umn.edu 612-626-5781 |
| Pamela Vold, Program Committee co-chair Computer Science/Engineering |
vold0011@umn.edu |
| Jen Keavy, Marketing and Promotions Committee chair School of Journalism |
jkeavy@umn.edu 612-625-8095 |
| Lani Payette, Technology Committee chair & membership database manager Training Services, Organizational Effectiveness |
payet003@umn.edu 612-626-7731 |
As a Forum member, you’ll find opportunities for professional growth, networking, and career development. Three membership options are available.
University members are also eligible to chair committees and serve on the board of directors.