Distinguished guest speakers are a key component of the MAPL program.  We pride ourselves in being able to bring to our classes a broad array of state and national leaders who are willing to share their time and knowledge with our students. The interactions our students have with these talented advocates not only expand their leadership networks, but provide them with the resources for becoming indispensable members of the advocacy leadership community as well. 

We extend our appreciation to all of our guest speakers!

To dates, these speakers are confirmed for the 2012-13 academic year.  Please check back for updates:

Jan 25-26

Feb 1-2
Jeannie Fox, MN Council of Nonprofits, Deputy Director of Public Policy

Feb 15-16
Thomas Stanley, St. Louis Couty, Assistant Attorney
Elizabeth Lincoln, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Associate Director

Feb 22-23

Mar 8-9
Jim Noble, State of Minnesota, Legislative Auditor

Mar 15-16

Mar 22-23
Ray Waldron, President Emeritus, MN AFL-CIO

Apr 5-6
Josh Tilsen, MN Commissioner, Mediation Services
Sonja Merrild, Blandin Foundation, Director of Grants

Apr 19-20

Apr 26-27
Katie Gjerston, Midwest Campaigns Coordinator, AFL-CIO
Casey Cabalquinto, Senior Resercher, SEIU

May 10-11

See: Past Guest Speakers