We want YOU to serve on the District Board!
Interested? Want to learn more? Reach out to jstewart.cki@gmail.com with questions! Visit this link to learn more about each position in the district!
Anna Symens
Governor minndak.governor@gmail.com Hi everyone! My name is Anna Symens and I am excited to be serving as the 2024-2025 MinnDak District Governor! I am entering my 4th year at Minnesota State University, Mankato studying Special Education with a minor in Communication Science and Disorders and a Certificate in American Sign Language. Some things I enjoy doing are hanging out with friends and family, cooking, swing dancing, going to ASL Club, going to the gym, and being outside (hiking, hammocking, etc.) I have been involved in the Kiwanis Family since Fall of 2021 and have held multiple leadership roles throughout my time. This year, I am excited to put all my years of experience to help lead and guide MinnDak. Service and fellowship are two of the tenants I am very passionate about and I look forward to sharing that passion with all of you this year! If you have any questions, or want to say hello, feel free to contact me. Jason Stewart
District Administrator jstewartcki@gmail.com I have served as the District Administrator since the winter of 2016. I have also been a member of the Kiwanis Family since I joined Key Club in 2002. During my Circle K tenure, I served as Ohio District Governor and International President. I am currently a member of the Southwest Metro Minneapolis Kiwanis Club. Professionally, I work as an event and education manager. My favorite service project is building dressers for Bridging each year. I live in the Twin Cities with my wife (Samantha) and our 2 dogs (Finn and Zoey). |
Madeline Duffield Immediate Past Governor Hi everyone! My name is Madeline Duffield, but you can call me Maddie. I served as your 2023-2024 MinnDak District Governor. I am entering my 4th year at Minnesota State University, Mankato studying Family & Consumer Science Education with a minor in Health Science. Some things I enjoy doing are hanging out with friends and family, cooking, watching Netflix (I LOVE Grey’s Anatomy), reading, and playing with my Moyen Poodle, Teddi. I have been involved in the Kiwanis Family for 7 years now and have held multiple leadership roles throughout my time. Thank you all for allowing me to lead and guide you through this past service year! Go MinnDak! Joseph Albright Immediate Past Kiwanis Family Relations Chair minndak.kiwanisfamilychair@gmail.com My name is Joseph Albright and I served as your K Family Relations Chair for the 2023-2024 school year. I am now a senior in the aviation program at Minnesota State University Mankato and will be graduating! In my free time, you can find me playing electric guitar, learning how to cook something new, or going for a joyride on country highways. I joined Circle K in 2022, and it has changed my life. I had been trying to find an organization that volunteered at fun and diverse events, and CKI fit that bill perfectly. Through CKI, I have met countless new friends and have enjoyed many new experiences. I am glad to have strengthened the K Family and met more exceptional people! Allysa Nelson
Immediate Past Events Chair minndak.eventschair@gmail.com My name is Allysa Nelson and I served as your 2023-24 Events Chair. In May 2023, I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. In 2023-24, I continued my academic journey at MNSU and completed graduate coursework as I prepare to pursue a master's degree in Social Work. In my spare time, I love watching any type of game show or reality TV, learning something new, drawing/painting, and spending time with my two orange kitties, Blondie & Daisy. I joined Circle K in 2021 and immediately loved how inclusive the environment was. Since then, Circle K has completely brought me out of my shell and introduced me to some of the BEST individuals. I am served as MNSU's Club President for the second year in a row and am always excited for another year of service, leadership, and fellowship! |
Maddie Robinson Immediate Past Bulletin Editor bulletineditor.minndak@gmail.com Hey! My name is (also) Madeline, but you can (also) call me Maddie! I was your 23-24 Bulletin Editor and served on the District Board for the second time! I am now a senior at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and I am completing a double major in Journalism and Global Studies with a minor in Technical Writing and Communication! I love writing, reading, performing with my a cappella and improv groups, baking lots of cookies, seeing friends, and talking about my dog. Before college, I was in my high school's Key Club for 4 years and served as a class representative, Club Treasurer, and eventually, Club President! I joined Circle K because I wanted to continue serving the community around me and make lasting friendships. Sunshine Diem
Immediate Past Rolling Plains Lieutenant Governor minndak.rollingplainsltg@gmail.com Hello! My name is Sunshine Diem! I served you as the 2023-24 Rolling Plains Lieutenant Governor. I'm graduated from North Dakota State University and majored in Psychology and minoring in Journalism. With that odd combo of degrees, I hope to be a mental health journalist. I currently own a photography business and have a major passion for laughter. A life of service is, and always has been, my greatest goal. I initially joined Circle K my freshman to get involved in campus life. It quickly became what I looked forward to each week. Thank you! Daardi Mixon
Assistant District Administrator daardi.mixon@mnsu.edu I am the University Archivist at Minnesota State University- Mankato. I also serve as the Faculty Advisor to the Mankato Circle K and am a member of the Mankato Kiwanis Club. My favorite things include: reading, traveling, crafting, visiting friends and family and fishing with my husband. |