Wendy Johnson has worked in public relations and politics for more than 20 years. She holds both a BA and MA from The Ohio State University in political science, focusing her study on interest group formation and maintenance. Most recently she has worked as the Communications Director for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota. Before that she was the Associate Director for womenwinning: Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund, and field director for Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX). She spent several years working with the legislatures in both Ohio and Texas. She also co-owns a social media consulting organization, www.yourmediadirector.com. Wendy proudly lives in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood and is married to Rob Johnson. They have three children.

Willow Kreibich first came to Minnesota to attend Macalester College where she attained an MA in Environmental Studies. After a successful career in the Environmental Education field she returned to her roots in New England. During which time Willow attained a Masters in Environmental Studies with a focus on Advocacy in Organizing and she worked in the nonprofit sector implementing a state funded grant program designed to preserve and protect working landscapes in Maine. Willow returned to Minnesota in the spring of 2008 to be with her husband, Josh and has been exploring ways to continue her work on helping communities become more self sustaining. During the 2009 legislative session she was a fellow with Grasstops’ Policy Corps and enjoyed experience so much she remained with the organization to help insure that there is a Policy Corps for sessions to come.