MSEA Leadership
MSEA is made possible by its members, who are classified school employees including secretaries, paraprofessionals, food service employees, technicians, custodians, interpreters, bus drivers, and more.
MSEA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by Office and Field Staff. Learn more about our leadership below.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is elected through member action at our annual Delegate Assembly. We meet at least once a quarter.
Rachel Nelson
President, Region 6
Paraeducator in the Clearbrook / Gonvick School District
Term Ends: June 30, 2028
Email: rachel@msea-mn.com
Jodi Utne
Vice President, Region 1 Director
Paraeducator in the Howard Lake, Waverly, Winston School District
Term Ends: June 30, 2027
Email: jodi@msea-mn.com
Tim Finnerty
Region 2 Director
Paraeducator in the Centennial/Rice Lake School District
Term Ends: June 30, 2028
Email: tim@msea-mn.com
Wendy Derhaag
Treasurer, Region 3 Director
Paraeducator in the SW Metro School District
Term Ends: June 30, 2026
Email: wendy@msea-mn.com
Lori Sizenbach
Region 4 Director
District Tech in the Northland Community Schools
Term Ends: June 30, 2027
Email: lori@msea-mn.com
Molly Keogh
Region 5 Director
Paraeducator in the Minnetonka School District
Term Ends: June 30, 2026
Email: molly@msea-mn.com
Board Committees
Our board consists of three committees.
Budget and Personnel Committee
- Treasurer: Wendy Derhaag, Chair
- Director: Jodi Utne
- Director: Janet Hebert
- Ex Officio: Rachel Nelson
Program Committee
- Director: Lori Sizenbach, Chair
- Director: Laurie Erwin
- Ex Officio: Rachel Nelson
Judicial Panel
- Jolene Katchmark (Alexandria), Chair
- Pam Ehnert (Perham)
- Maxine Lammers (Breckenridge)
- Jennifer Krueger (Moorhead)
- Tim Finnerty (Centennial)
Management and Office Staff
Our management and office staff are located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Field Staff
Field representatives serve members across the state of Minnesota.
