The Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE) is a representative, statewide, professional, umbrella organization of and for individuals who teach, administer, coordinate, and offer support services to students in secondary and post-secondary career and technical education.

2026-2027 MnACTE Leadership Team

MnACTE Officers

Sarah Shanley MN Association for Career & Technical Education
President
Administrative Division

sshanley@916schools.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Dr. Zane Sheehan MN Association for Career & Technical Education
President-Elect
Work-Based Learning Division

zsheehan@lcsc.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Holly Strand-Rysgaard MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Past-President
Health/Human Services & Education Division

hstrandrysgaard
@moorheadschools.org

www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

LaRae Rosenfeldt MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Secretary
Family & Consumer Science Division

lrosenfeldt@moorheadschools.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Dr. Lavyne Rada MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Treasurer & Executive Director
Administrative; Family & Consumer Science; and Work-Based Learning Divisions

lrada@mncte.org
‭(218) 737-6558
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Ethan Dado MN Association for Career & Technical Education
ACTE Region III Representative
Administrative and Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Divisions

ethan_dado@edenpr.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

MnACTE Board of Directors (including Officers)

Carter Gerlach MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MACTA Representative
Administrative Division

carter.gerlach@ahschools.us
www.mncte.org/macta‬

Laura Wyatt MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MACTA Rep. (200+ Members)
Administrative Division

lswyatt@district287.org
www.mncte.org/macta‬

Amber Seibert MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MAAE Representative
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Division

aseibert@parkrapids.k12.mn.us
www.mnaged.org

Jessica Daberkow MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MAAE Rep. (200+ Members)
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Division

jessica.daberkow@staff.isd330.org
www.mnaged.org‬

Pam Koenen MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MAAE Rep. (300+ Members)
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Division

mnaged2@gmail.com
www.mnaged.org‬

DJ McDonald MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MBITE Representative
Business & Marketing Division

djmcdonald123@gmail.com
www.mnmbite.org‬

Jill Flores MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MAFCS Representative
Family & Consumer Science Division

jill.flores@rochesterschools.org
www.mnafcs.com‬

Alison Orgaard MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Counseling and Career Development Division

aorgaard@resourcecoop-mn.gov
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Kelsey Hutchins MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MAWBLS (SPED) Rep.
New & Related Services Division

khutchins@mnved.org
https://mnacteforall.wordpress.com/‬

TBD MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MTEEA Representative
Trade & Industry Division

www.mteea.net‬

Dustin Steenblock MN Association for Career & Technical Education
WBL Representative
Work-Based Learning Division

dsteenblock@lcsc.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Eric Billiet MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MDE Representative
Government Liaison

eric.billiet@state.mn.us
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Robb Lowe MN Association for Career & Technical Education
MN State Representative
Government Liaison

robb.lowe@minnstate.edu
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Not Enough Members MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Healthcare/Human Services & Education Division

www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Not Enough Members MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Post-Secondary, Adult & Career Education Division

www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

MnACTE Committee Chairs

Dr. Lavyne Rada MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Audit Committee Chair and Professional Development Co-Chair

lrada@mncte.org
‭(218) 737-6558
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Jessica Daberkow MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Awards Committee Chair

jessica.daberkow@staff.isd330.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Dr. Zane Sheehan MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Bylaws Committee Chair

zsheehan@mncte.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Wright Braudt MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Communications Committee Chair

wbraudt@swmetro288.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Dustin Steenblock MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Industry/Strategic Partnerships Chair

dsteenblock@lcsc.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

LaRae Rosenfeldt MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Membership Chair

lrosenfeldt@moorheadschools.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Holly Strand-Rysgaard MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Nominating Committee Chair

hstrandrysgaard
@moorheadschools.org

www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Troy Haugen MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Policy Committee Chair

thaugen@mncte.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

Ethan Dado MN Association for Career & Technical Education
Professional Development Co-Chair

ethan_dado@edenpr.org
www.mncte.org/mnacte‬

MnACTE Officer Elections

10/23/2025

MnACTE Members,

The nomination period for MnACTE leadership is now open. We invite you to take part in two important opportunities to serve and shape our organization.

1. Nominating Committee Interest Form
Members interested in serving on the Nominating Committee can apply below. The committee reviews officer applications, prepares the election ballot, and presents the slate of candidates to the Board of Directors.
Form link: https://forms.gle/ACrLWYhJVxdMSBqD6

2. Officer Application Form
MnACTE members who wish to run for an officer position—President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, or ACTE Region III Policy Committee Representative—should complete this form. The Nominating Committee will review all applications and prepare the official ballot for the election.
Form link: https://forms.gle/BUsFkhwM4Wa9omdW7

Both forms are open now and will close on December 1. Please submit your responses by that date to be considered.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in MnACTE!