Streets.mn is a volunteer-run organization, with one quarter-time employee, our Managing Editor, Cirien Saadeh. The rest of our work comes from volunteers: writing, editing, fact-checking, event planning, and our board of directors. The board volunteers our time to recruit volunteers, chair or act as a liaison for committees, manage finances, post on social media, maintain the website, and keep things running. In 2026, we’re excited to add four new board members, and welcome to return of several others from last year.
Executive Committee
The executive committee is comprised of two co-chairs, secretary, content manager, and treasurer.
Erik Noonan, Co-Chair
- Name and pronouns: Erik Noonan, he/they
- Residence: Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2023
- Committees: Executive (Co-Chair), Editorial
- Why urbanism matters to you: “I care deeply about the ways that the built environment can incline us towards positive inclusive relationships and community resilience. These are needed now more than ever.”
Jeremy Winter, Co-Chair
- Name and pronouns: Jeremy Winter, he/they
- Residence: Uptown, Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2024
- Committees: Executive (Co-Chair), Podcast, Fundraising, Editorial
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Our urban form has the power to bring us together or keep us atomized. I love living in close proximity to other people! Few things bring me more joy than riding the bus or biking together with friends, and I want others to share that joy too.”
Brian Mitchell, Secretary
- Name and pronouns: Brian Mitchell, he/him
- Residence: Lyn-Lake, Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2022
- Committees: Executive (secretary), Technology (chair), Board Development
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Getting around by foot, transit or bike allows me to feel more connected to my neighborhood, city and communities in a way I never could by driving a car. It is empowering to be self-sufficient with largely self-powered or communal transportation. Urban and higher density land use provides a unique opportunity to grow our communities in an environmental way and to allow people to have what they need to live — businesses, grocery stores, schools, work — nearby.”
NJ Hanson, Content Manager
- Name and pronouns: NJ Hanson, he/they
- Residence: Whittier, Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2026
- Committees: Executive (content manager), Events, Podcast
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Urbanism means strong, healthy, vibrant, and connected communities. In a time of crisis, the strongest areas of solidarity are often the areas where people regularly walk, bike, roll, or take transit as opposed to driving separated from the world around them. In other words, the most ‘urbanist’ areas often have the strongest community ties and create a true sense of belonging – we need more of this in the world.”
Jeb Rach, Treasurer
- Name and pronouns: Jeb Rach, he/him
- Residence: Saint Paul
- Board service: Joined in 2022
- Committees: Executive (treasurer), Events
- Why urbanism matters to you: ”The past few months have proven just how important ‘connectedness’ within our communities are. It’s vitally important that we continue to build that throughout Minnesota, from our smallest towns’ downtowns to our largest cities’ neighborhood centers.“
Board Members
The rest of our board members, in alphabetical order.
Ian R Buck
- Name and pronouns: Ian R Buck, he/him
- Residence: The Wedge, Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2026
- Committees: Podcast (chair)
- Why urbanism matters to you: “It is a local issue that addresses many different problems at the same time. Implementing good urbanist concepts improves equity in our communities, makes our communities more pleasant and more resilient, and contribute towards solving global issues like climate change. Urbanism is one of those rare win-win-win scenarios!”
Regina Burstein
- Name and pronouns: Regina Burstein, she/any
- Residence: Whittier, Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2024
- Committees: Editorial
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Our streets should serve the needs of the most vulnerable community members as well as future generations, who are increasingly foregoing driving for other modes. It is vital that people can travel freely, safely, and comfortably, no matter how they get around, and we must prioritize sustainable modes of transportation that also facilitate connection and community. Public spaces where people can gather and interact with their neighbors are essential. In addition to safe streets, we also need abundant housing in places where people want to live, as well as a mix of uses so that we can all walk, bike, or take the bus to get to our destinations.”
Ian Gaida
- Name and pronouns: Ian Gaida, he/him
- Residence: Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2025
- Committees: Volunteering
- Why urbanism matters to you (in a couple sentences): “I’m an urbanist because I love living in a place where everything and everyone I like is in close proximity.”
Christina Neel
- Name and pronouns: Christina Neel, she/her
- Residence: Lyndale, Minneapolis
- Board service: 2023, again in 2026
- Committees: Events (chair), Podcast
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Urbanism means making our communities into places where people can thrive; where folks can make easy choices about their transportation needs, where they live, and how they spend their free time.”
angela olson
- Name and pronouns: angela olson, she/her
- Residence: Standish Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined 2024
- Committees: Anti-Racism
- Why urbanism matters to you: “How we move through the world affects EVERY part of our lives, and who we are affects how we move through the world. From childcare, to jobs, to social lives – we need to pay attention to systems created around car-centric ideas and how they impact our abilities to live robust and fulfilling lives.”
Morgan Radick
- Name and pronouns: Morgan Radick, she/her
- Residence: Highland Park, Saint Paul
- Board service: Joined in 2026
- Committees: Fundraising, Social Media
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Urbanism matters to me because it impacts every aspect of our daily lives. How a city or town is designed and managed affects who can go where and how, influences the strength of our local economies and businesses, and determines how safe and enjoyable the spaces where we live, work, and play are.”
Parker Seaman
- Name and pronouns: Parker Seaman, He/Him/any/All
- Residence: Souptown (South Uptown), Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2025
- Committees: Podcast, Technology
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Living in an environment where things are built to a human scale provides a much more fulfilling experience, and I want to do my part to ensure that we are building a better future for more community.”
Ben Zvan
- Name and pronouns: Ben Zvan, he/him
- Residence: Minneapolis
- Board service: Joined in 2025
- Committees: Anti-Racism, Technology
- Why urbanism matters to you: “Nobody should be excluded by infrastructure. Our transportation choices have direct impacts on others’ health and happiness.”