Our District Board
Executive Officers
Nathan Gonzalez
Governor
Fridley Key Club
gov@minndakkeyclub.org
Hi MinnDak! My name is Nathan Gonzalez and I am your 2024-2025 District Governor. Currently, I am a Senior at Fridley High School. Outside of Key Club, I'm my school's black student union president, a cheer captain, a speech captain, and I also do tons of other activities like theatre, GSA, MHS, choir, and golf.
I've been a part of the Kiwanis Family for over 6 years. My journey started in 6th grade when I joined my middle school’s Builders Club where I would eventually serve as Club Treasurer. Once I entered high school, I immediately joined Key Club and by the end of my freshman year, I was elected as my Club President. As a sophomore I was elected onto the District Board as a Lieutenant Governor but halfway through the term I would end up stepping into the position of District Bulletin Editor.
As your District Governor, I plan to work to increase club connections with the district, grow our membership and charter new clubs, and simply make the district board more of an accesible and valueable resource to all of you! I am driven by a strong drive of care and servant leadership and I can't wait to work with you all this year as your District Governor. I want to be able to connect to as many of you as possible, so don’t be afraid to reach out to me if you have a question, concern, or even just want to say hi!
Melissa Juarez-Best
Secretary
Fridley Key Club
sec@minndakkeyclub.org.
Hey Mighty MinnDak! I’m Melissa Juarez Best, and I’m beyond thrilled to be your secretary for the 2024-2025 service year! Outside of Key Club, I’m involved in student council, HOSA, MHS, and Yarn Club. Being in Key Club is something that I’ve found so much passion and love for throughout my past term as MinnDak’s Division 7a LTG, at the 2024 ICON I was awarded the Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTG award for my work last term! I look forward to working with you all in strengthening our district with engagement, friendship, and in service.
Club Secretary's fill out Monthly Report forms HERE!
Aly Johnson
Bulletin Editor
Willmar Key Club
editor@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello friends! I am Aly and I will be serving as your 2024-2025 Minnesota-Dakotas District Bulletin Editor! I am captain of my swim team, a National Honor Society member, captain of my speech team, active in national HSDA committees, the Vice President of my schools student council, and Co-President of my schools HOSA chapter! I am the past Webmaster for my home club, the former committee chair for district service projects, a Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTG award recipient, and the former LTG of Division 6! I am so excited to work with the board this year in our efforts to continue pushing MinnDak to be the best it possibly can be.
Ben Weingarten
Treasurer
Rochester Mayo Key Club
treas@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello! I’m Ben, your District Treasurer. I am involved in swim, model UN, and like to play guitar. I am looking forward to a great term with you all!
Lieutenant Governors
Daisy Hunter
Division 1 LTG
Shiloh Christian Key Club
division1@minndakkeyclub.org
Coming soon!
Jinu Lee
Division 2A LTG
Moorhead Key Club
division2a@minndakkeyclub.org
Hi everyone! My name is Jinu Lee and I’m your Division 2a Lieutenant Governor! Outside of Key Club, I’m involved in Math team, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Tennis, and Orchestra. I’m really excited to work with everyone this service year!
Willa Vogen
Division 2B LTG
Two Rivers Key Club
division2b@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello, Key Clubbers! I am Willa Vogen, and I have the pleasure of representing the division of 2B! I was previously the division 6 LTG and am a Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTG! In my free time, I love to be outside - hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and so on. I also love hanging out with friends and family. I am so excited to get to know this division and I can’t wait for an amazing service year with you all!
Azalea Steffes
Division 3A LTG
Duluth East Key Club
division3a@minndakkeyclub.org
Hi I’m Azalea Steffes I can’t wait to serve as the division 3A LTG for the 2024-2025 term! In my free time I enjoy reading and listening to music. Besides Key club I'm a part of debate, theatre, and Track. I can't wait to work alongside you all in service this year!
Leopold Famoso
Division 3B LTG
Brainerd Key Club
division3b@minndakkeyclub.org
What’s up MinnDak! I’m Leopold, your new Division 3B LTG. I’m electric to have the opportunity to serve on the district board and rep 3B! When I have free time I love to spend time outside with friends (especially on the lake), Football, Cross-Country skiing, and ultimate frisbee. I also enjoy playing cello, spending time with my family and dogs, and anything social or helpful to my community. I’m stoked for this upcoming year of service with all of you!
Aliyah Ryan
Division 4 LTG
Lead Deadwood Key Club
division4@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello MinnDak! I am Aliyah Ryan and I am your Division 4 Lieutenant Governor! I am in other activities like cheerleading, speech and debate, Student council, and Educators Rising. I am so excited to work with all of you this service year!
Shatrah Nampijja
Division 5 LTG
St. Anthony Key Club
division6@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello Minndak, I am Shatrah Nampijja and I will be serving as your Division 5 Lieutenant Governor. Outside of Key Club, I do enjoy cooking, baking, reading, and photography. I am excited to serve you all this year!
Malik Bah
Division 6 LTG
Fridley Key Club
division6@minndakkeyclub.org
Hey MinnDak! My name is Malik Bah, and I’m so glad to be able to represent Division 6 for this term! This will be a great year, and I can’t wait for all the new things that’ll come. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, participating in track, and helping others!
Deqa Ahmed
Division 7A LTG
Fridley Key Club
division7a@minndakkeyclub.org
What’s up Minndak! I’m Deqa Ahmed and I serve as the Lieutenant Governor of division 7a. Previously, I was the division 2B LTG. Currently, I’m a Senior at Fridley High School where I serve as the HOSA president/founder. Im also involved in Minnesota Honors Society, Varsity Golf and Studco. I’m so excited to work with you all!
Sienna Lee
Division 7B LTG
Moorhead Key Club
division7b@minndakkeyclub.org
Coming soon!
Eoin Porrata
Division 7C LTG
Rochester Mayo Key Club
division7c@minndakkeyclub.org
Hello MinnDak district, I am the new division 7c Lieutenant Governor. I am the captain of my swim team, run track, in my national honor society, and play ukulele. I am so excited to work with you all this upcoming service year.