Reva Jones, Steward Fairview Riverside and former Chair of the MNA Racial Diversity Committee

[Chris’s] emphasis on intentionally mentoring the next generation of leaders truly stands out. I’ve seen firsthand how [he] champions this, notably through exemplary support for the Racial Diversity Committee. The decision to empower the RDC leadership to provide impact educational opportunities such as the transformational trip to Selma Alabama was particularly significant. This action powerfully demonstrated his commitment to cultivating a wider base of informed and engaged leaders, directly aligning with his stated goal of ensuring not just one or two but dozens of leaders for our future.

Joe Stiegler, Negotiating Team North Memorial

We need strong and consistent leadership to guide us through these next years. I believe [Chris] can provide that leadership. We need to finds ways to engage and fire up our Union members and really remind them that the Union is not “MNA” but that it is us standing together to fight for each other, our profession, and our patients. He has lead with conviction, encouraged inclusivty, shown accountability, educated without alienating, and preached unity and support.

Michelle Sorensen, Co Chair Owatonna

Jayme Wicklund, Negotiating Team Childrens Minneapolis and MNA Board of Directors

Marcia Swanson, GAC Commissioner, Co Chair and Negotiating Team Essentia-Miller Dwan

Janelle Johnson-Thiele, Co Chair Hennepin County Medical Center

Chris is an excellent leader. He has always been willing to show up and support the unique challenges we have as a public and voluntarily membership bargaining unit.

Amy Jeanette, Labor Management Committee Essentia-Miller Dwan

[Chris’s] leadership, depth of knowledge, and willingness to teach and uplift others have made such a positive impact on our Union. I’ve always appreciated the way he approaches challenges with both vision and integrity. I am truly excited to see this work continue.

Melissa Koll, Negotiating Team Childrens Minneapolis and MNA 1st Vice President

Jean Forman, CARn and former MNA Governmental Affairs Commission Chair

John Welsh, GAC Chair and Negotiating Team Unity

Katie Murray, Co Chair and Negotiating Team Essentia-St Marys

Leslie Mckamie, Co Chair St. Alexius (Bismarck)

Our power is in our numbers and standing up together. Chris has been a leader that recognizes and continues to work toward organizing our Union for power. He has shown this by building relationships not only within our Union but other leaders as well. He traveled to North Dakota to stand with us at our very first picket, He continues to be available and do whatever it takes to help build power for workers.

Rachel Anderson, Negotiating Team Fairview Riverside

Elayne Best, Leadership Committee CARn

Emma Fronz, Co Chair and Negotiating Team Fairview Riverside