Building Community Since 1976
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As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Minneapolis, Elliot Park offers downtown living with an abundance of amazing historical architecture. Elliot Park is home to many well-known institutions and organizations, including Hennepin County Medical Center, Augustana, North Central University, Catholic Charities, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, House of Charity, Kraus-Anderson, and more.
Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) was established in 1976 with a primary focus of reinvesting in the community through renovation of existing housing and investment in new housing. The focus of the organization has shifted over the years and current mission is to build community vitality by connecting & empowering neighbors.
Our current work focuses on: 1) land use and transportation, 2) food access, and 3) tenant rights. We invite you to join us in this work - contact us today to find out more!
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Staff
Abdulrahman Wako, Executive Director
Contact Wako: [email protected] / (612) 234-2280
Jessica Focht-Perlberg, Tenant & Community Organizer
Contact Jessica: [email protected] / (612) 234-2280
Board of Directors
Emily Moews, Interim President, Resident (2022-Present): [email protected]
Barbara Lickness, Vice President, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
[VACANT]: Secretary
David Malver, Treasurer, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Quinn Carr (he/him), Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Gary Garrow, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Ben Horne, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Glen Johnson, Resident (2023-Present): [email protected]
Millie Schafer, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Jane Lieberman, Hennepin Healthcare (2022-Present): [email protected]
Nathan Malone (he/him), Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Tamir Ali Mohamud, Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
Dominique Rodriquez (she/hers), Resident (2024-Present): [email protected]
[VACANT]: Resident (2023-Present)
[VACANT]: Resident Member (2024-Present)
Lutunji Abram, Lutunji's Palate (2022-Present): [email protected]
Camrin Hatchet (she/hers), Catholic Charities (2024-Present): [email protected]
Buddy Heino (he/him), Aeon (2024-Present): [email protected]
The Board is made up of a total membership of eligible resident, business owner and organizational representatives of up to 20 Directors. Staggered terms are 3 years long, elected at the May meeting, and after 6 consecutive years of board service, members must take at least two years off before running again. Vacancies in the Board of Directors are filled after a published call for applications by a vote of the majority of the remaining Directors at a properly called meeting.
EPNI Board Meeting Minutes (2023); (2024) >
(EPNI Board Meeting Minutes, prior to 2023, available upon request by email: [email protected])