Minnesota Alliance With Youth
Jim Davnie is currently the Executive Director of Minnesota Alliance With Youth, advocating for equitable access to education and collaboration across generations. Jim also serves as a State Representative for Minnesota, representing a diverse legislative district. Jim volunteers for YMCA Camp du Nord Community Board and previously held roles such as Executive Director at SciMathMN, Financial Educator at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, and Social Studies Teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School. Jim holds a Masters in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota.
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Minnesota Alliance With Youth
Minnesota Alliance With Youth works in partnership with youth to ensure that ALL young people have equitable educational OUR VISION A Minnesota that supports young people in building their own present and future. OUR GOALS -Challenge existing systems to integrate youth voice. -Promote policies that support equitable access to education. -Develop strong systems of engagement and collaboration. Founded in 1997 Minnesota Alliance With Youth is a leading convener, collaborator, and capacity-builder for youth development in Minnesota. The Alliance’s work is driven by three core values; Equity, Quality and Collaboration. We work with and for youth to ensure that all young people have access to the fundamental resources proven to ensure that youth succeed– the “Five Promises“– Caring Adults, Safe Places, a Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others. The Alliance is a state partner of America’s Promise Alliance and proud AmeriCorps partner.