Manisha is a photographer, a writer, and a knitter. She participated in the MacArthur Program on Global change, Sustainability and Justice while completing her doctorate at the University of Minnesota. Using what she learned in this program, she has worked towards achieving local educational equity with the Martin Luther King Jr. Program at the U of MN. She has also provided holistic academic advising services to students from lower socio-economic Minnesota communities through the McGuire Academic Program. Manisha, who lives in the Audubon neighborhood in Northeast, looks forward to working with like-minded people who have a passionate interest in the health and development of this community.  Manisha’s current term ends in October 2012.

An attorney and sometime freelance writer, Leslie has served on the EFC Board since 2002, and as its president since 2007.  She cooks, gardens and daydreams about global cooperative transformation from her home in the Columbia Park neighborhood, which she shares with her husband Andrew and their two children, Ned and Helen. Helen has the distinction of having attended every EFC board and committee meeting from birth to age one. Leslie’s current term ends in October 2011.

Tom Dunnwald joined the Board in 2006 and presently serves as its vice-president. Originally from Waterville, MN, the “Bullhead Capitol of the World,” Tom spent three seasons as a deckhand and mate on upper Mississippi towboats during his salad days. He now practices law with his wife, Sonja Peterson, at their firm, Dunnwald & Peterson, PA. They live in the Audubon Park neighborhood along with their daughter, Clara, who attends the Pillsbury School. Tom’s current term ends in October 2012. 

Joy is a resident of the Windom Park neighborhood and a longtime supporter of the Co-op.  She holds a degree in business from the University of Minnesota, and works in the catering business and as a jewelry designer. She joined the Board in May 2005.  Joy’s current term ends in October 2010. 

Kathryn Brewer is retired from a career in banking and academics, and currently sells organically grown produce at the Northeast Farmer’s Market, among other things. She has degrees in finance and management from the University of Minnesota. Kathy, who has served on the Board since 2004, lives in New Brighton. Her current term ends in October 2010.

Bobbie Fredsall has been a board member since 2008. She has lived in Northeast Minneapolis and been an EFC member since 2003. A resident of St. Anthony Village, has worked as a college professor, teaching undergraduate computer science, and in academic administration and student advising. She recently completed a graduate certificate program in nonprofit management at the University of Minnesota.  Bobbie’s current term ends in October 2011. 

Elected to the board in 2008, Lisa Friedman lives in the Audubon Park neighborhood with her husband and two young children. She is an ordained Unitarian minister and presently serves the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato. Lisa’s current term ends in October 2011.