The Latest from the League
Welcome, Maddie!
Maddie will be an integral part of our collaborative and supportive six-member team, helping us sustain and grow the relationships with our donors, supporters, and project partners.
Photos: Annual Community Gathering
Thanks to all who joined our Annual Community Gathering!
A message from the League’s new Executive Director
It’s an honor and privilege to serve as the new Executive Director of the Citizens League – and as I wrap up my first week on the job, I’m feeling deeply inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead.
2022-2023 Annual Impact Report
The Citizens League is excited to share our 2022-2023 impact report with highlights of our current work, recent community events, and ways we are co-creating unique spaces for bringing different perspectives together and finding great solutions.
Announcing our next executive director, Jake Loesch
It is with great excitement that we announce Citizens League’s next executive director, Jake Loesch. After a thorough hiring process, Jake emerged as the top candidate and was unanimously approved by our board of directors.
Citizens League’s Annual Community Gathering
September 27, 2023: We invite friends, supporters, and community members to gather for a meet & greet event with Citizens League staff, board, and others!
Celebrating Jacob’s 10 Years at Citizens League!
Ten years at an organization is an impressive feat and something to celebrate. We are excited to share that Jacob Taintor, Citizens League’s Communications and Marketing Specialist, has reached this ten-year anniversary milestone!
Now Hiring: Office Operations and Donor Database Coordinator
We are currently searching for our next Office Operations and Donor Database Coordinator, who will be an integral part of our collaborative and supportive six-member team.
Citizens League staff member Laura Kisner is moving on!
Laura Kisner, who served as our Operations and Database Administrator since March 2022, is moving on! While we are sad to see her go, we are excited for her new adventure as she moves to New York City.
June 8: Join our Capitol Pathways Celebration
In recognition of our fantastic student interns and in celebration of the only paid internship program in Minnesota that creates a policy career pathway for BIPOC college students, we gather to mark another successful program year.
The Latest from the League: Spring Newsletter 2023
Sent to the mailboxes of our individual and organizational supporters, our newsletter offers deeper insights into the ways Citizens League is creating unique spaces to bring different perspectives together and find great solutions.
Capitol Pathways Cohort Meeting Recap: Learning About What’s Next
To prepare our students for their journey forward, we welcomed a “What’s Next” session of professionals to share upcoming opportunities for students to explore.
Announcement: Executive Director Transition
Bittersweet news: Citizens League Executive Director Kate Cimino is moving on. Read more from Citizens League Board Chair Breanna Schafer.
Watch now: Urban-Rural Conversations
This conversation series bridges the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. Watch the recorded conversations on topics like healthcare, elected office, and more.
Photos: Capitol Pathways Social at the State Capitol
While many Capitol Pathways interns have been at the Capitol for their internships during the session, for the first time this year, our Capitol Pathways students gathered as a cohort together at the Capitol late last week.
Capitol Pathways Student Spotlight: Amanda de Souza
“It is essential and urgent that people of color have access to decision-making spaces to craft policies,” says Capitol Pathways student Amanda De Souza. Read our Capitol Pathways Spotlight.