Linnea Graffunder-Bartels

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the public and private sectors.

Linnea is currently working as a Senior Project Coordinator at the City of Minneapolis, a position they have held since October 2021. Before this, Linnea worked as a Sr. Community Development Specialist at the City of Oakdale, MN from September 2013 to October 2021.

Linnea'sprevious experience includes serving as an Administrative Assistant in the Building and Community Standards Department at the City of Brooklyn Center, MN from May 2012 to September 2013.

Linnea also worked as a Green and Healthy Homes Initiative Project Consultant at the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities from August 2011 to May 2012.

Prior to that, Linnea was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning from August 2010 to May 2012.

Additionally, they have experience as a Seasonal Code Enforcement Technician at the City of Brooklyn Center in 2011 and 2010.

Starting their career, Linnea worked as an Economic and Community Development Intern at Corbin Consulting from February 2009 to May 2010.

Lastly, they gained experience as a Writing Tutor at the Luther College Writing Center from September 2007 to May 2009.

Linnea Graffunder-Bartels holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English with a Writing Emphasis, as well as Women and Gender Studies, from Luther College. Linnea also has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Urban and Regional Planning, with a specialization in Housing and Community Development, from the University of Iowa. Additionally, they have obtained a certification as a Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) from the National Development Council.