Grants & Development Committee

The charge of the Grants & Development Committee involves leadership at the state level for the maintenance and enhancement of MACAC’s Professional Development Grant Program and other MACAC fundraising and development initiatives.

Chair Members

Jennifer Landy - Wayzata High School 

Jamie Menne - Chaska High School

Kaia Sherburne - Hamline University

grantsdev@mn-acac.org


Committee Members

Brian Jones - Minnesota State University - Mankato

Greta Simons - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Jessica Beier - Winona State University

Nora Main - Blake School
Aaron Salasek - Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Mai Nhia Thao - St. Catherine’s University
Mai Chue Moua - Office of Higher Education
John Peterson - University of Northern Iowa

Responsibilities of Committee

  • Develop goals, rationale and strategies for MACAC development programs.
  • Engagement and cultivation of potential and existing funding sources.
  • Solicit and maintain Signature Educational Sponsor contract/relationship.  
  • Determine funding priorities.
  • Provide oversight of Professional Development Grant application and review process. 
  • Report regularly to the Executive Committee. 
  • Appoint members and organize committee activities effectively. 
  • Monitor NACAC State and Regional Affiliate grants/fundraising activities.

Professional Development Grant

The Professional Development Grant is designed to support membership by funding professional development opportunities. The Professional Development Grant will cover the cost of registration, hotel, airfare, meals, and membership fee (when applicable).

All MACAC members are invited to apply. Secondary school counselors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn More and Apply for a Professional Development Grant  


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