Ibrahim Kamia
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Jean Muller
What do you love about the Summit-University neighborhood?
Easy access to restaurants and downtown.
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
No. (Note from SUPC Staff, Jean has been serving as a Sub-district D representative for several months, and has volunteered at a lot of our community events!)
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
As a resident of the neighborhood, I want to preserve the history and culture of the neighborhood and to find ways to keep the neighborhood a safe place for its residents to live.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
I’ll be a sounding board for residents in Subdistroct C on finding ways to improve our neighborhood by taking their concerns to city leaders for their evaluation.
Easy access to restaurants and downtown.
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
No. (Note from SUPC Staff, Jean has been serving as a Sub-district D representative for several months, and has volunteered at a lot of our community events!)
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
As a resident of the neighborhood, I want to preserve the history and culture of the neighborhood and to find ways to keep the neighborhood a safe place for its residents to live.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
I’ll be a sounding board for residents in Subdistroct C on finding ways to improve our neighborhood by taking their concerns to city leaders for their evaluation.
teresa Zaffiro-day
What do you love about the Summit-University neighborhood?
My neighbors, Rondo library, Mississippi Market, walk-ability, parks, friendly and welcoming community, diversity, activities like Jazz Fest, history, architecture,
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
I have not specifically served this community in the past but I have always been involved in any community I have lived in whether it was in Ohio, South Dakota, Kansas or Minnesota. I am a social worker so my whole profession is about helping people and communities. From soup kitchens and Big Sisters in High school to fundraisers for women at Standing Rock, I value giving back and being involved. I volunteered with Mayor Carters campaign, attend community meetings on various topics as much as possible and am a vendor and volunteer at the Frogtown Farm. I am a certified volunteer sexual violence crisis advocate and certified mental health first aid responder.
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
I love being a part of my community; it is truly what brings the most joy to my heart and fulfillment to my life. Meeting and getting to know my neighbors makes my day. I am running for a spot on the board so I can give back to this wonderful community I am so blessed to have found as my long term home. I want to make sure every person in the community has their voice heard, not just the few with the loudest voices or the most resources. I am committed to equality and democracy for everyone and I want to be an advocate for our community. I want to bring my ideas about community connection, safety and supporting one another to the board as well as learn from my neighbors what matters to them and be able to bring these ideas to the table as well.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
I enjoy connecting with people in a genuine way. I would work hard to connect with my neighbors and find out what is important to them and bring their ideas to the board. Additionally I have a background in community organizing and racial justice so I will bring a perspective of equity for everyone, In addition to being a people person I I am a problem-solver as well as a systems-oriented thinker and I find this is a valuable perspective. I am organized, value follow through and positivity and am a direct-communicator who is not afraid to share new ideas but knows when to listen and learn as well.
My neighbors, Rondo library, Mississippi Market, walk-ability, parks, friendly and welcoming community, diversity, activities like Jazz Fest, history, architecture,
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
I have not specifically served this community in the past but I have always been involved in any community I have lived in whether it was in Ohio, South Dakota, Kansas or Minnesota. I am a social worker so my whole profession is about helping people and communities. From soup kitchens and Big Sisters in High school to fundraisers for women at Standing Rock, I value giving back and being involved. I volunteered with Mayor Carters campaign, attend community meetings on various topics as much as possible and am a vendor and volunteer at the Frogtown Farm. I am a certified volunteer sexual violence crisis advocate and certified mental health first aid responder.
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
I love being a part of my community; it is truly what brings the most joy to my heart and fulfillment to my life. Meeting and getting to know my neighbors makes my day. I am running for a spot on the board so I can give back to this wonderful community I am so blessed to have found as my long term home. I want to make sure every person in the community has their voice heard, not just the few with the loudest voices or the most resources. I am committed to equality and democracy for everyone and I want to be an advocate for our community. I want to bring my ideas about community connection, safety and supporting one another to the board as well as learn from my neighbors what matters to them and be able to bring these ideas to the table as well.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
I enjoy connecting with people in a genuine way. I would work hard to connect with my neighbors and find out what is important to them and bring their ideas to the board. Additionally I have a background in community organizing and racial justice so I will bring a perspective of equity for everyone, In addition to being a people person I I am a problem-solver as well as a systems-oriented thinker and I find this is a valuable perspective. I am organized, value follow through and positivity and am a direct-communicator who is not afraid to share new ideas but knows when to listen and learn as well.
Daniel Yudchitz
What do you love about the Summit-University neighborhood?
When searching for a place to call home, I chose Summit University for a multitude of reasons. I was struck by the vitality of the community, growing local businesses, bourgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and central location. It is the quintessential St. Paul neighborhood in so many ways. It is a place I’m happy to call home.
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
I have been involved with several community organizations including mentorship at St. Paul Academy, the University of Minnesota and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. I am an active member of the American Institute of Architects, where I have been a member of the Architecture Minnesota Magazine Committee for the past 5 years. Most recently, I have worked to design a space for a local non-profit and helped with constructing the first phase of the project.
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
The decisions we make today affect the future of the neighborhood. I have a passion for design and the built environment and hope to contribute my experience and expertise to further the dialogue regarding development in this community. We must think strategically about new ideas that will enable this community to grow and thrive into the future. It is imperative that our neighborhood be forward thinking and leverage the strengths of our people and environment to improve the lives of our neighborhood residents.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
As an architect, I work with clients and communities to design livable, safe, functional and beautiful environments. I hope to bring this perspective as we work toward building a strong future for everyone in our neighborhood.
When searching for a place to call home, I chose Summit University for a multitude of reasons. I was struck by the vitality of the community, growing local businesses, bourgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and central location. It is the quintessential St. Paul neighborhood in so many ways. It is a place I’m happy to call home.
How have you been involved in community service in the past?
I have been involved with several community organizations including mentorship at St. Paul Academy, the University of Minnesota and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. I am an active member of the American Institute of Architects, where I have been a member of the Architecture Minnesota Magazine Committee for the past 5 years. Most recently, I have worked to design a space for a local non-profit and helped with constructing the first phase of the project.
Please tell us why you are running for the SUPC Board:
The decisions we make today affect the future of the neighborhood. I have a passion for design and the built environment and hope to contribute my experience and expertise to further the dialogue regarding development in this community. We must think strategically about new ideas that will enable this community to grow and thrive into the future. It is imperative that our neighborhood be forward thinking and leverage the strengths of our people and environment to improve the lives of our neighborhood residents.
Please tell us a little bit about how you would contribute to the SUPC board:
As an architect, I work with clients and communities to design livable, safe, functional and beautiful environments. I hope to bring this perspective as we work toward building a strong future for everyone in our neighborhood.
