News Release: MN Leadership Council on Aging Welcomes Four New Non-Profit Members

1/9/25 – Adam Suomala

The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging proudly announces the addition of four non-profit organizations to its membership. These organizations, have been selected to bring their deep expertise and vision to advance the Council’s mission of “uniting leaders to advance equitable opportunities for all Minnesotans as we age.” Their respective leaders will serve as full voting Delegates on the Leadership Council effective immediately.

The newly approved members and their leaders are:

CAPI USA
Led by Mary Niedermeyer, CEO, CAPI USA is dedicated to guiding refugees and immigrants on
their journey toward self-determination and social equality. By providing essential services such
as basic needs assistance, economic empowerment programs, and civic engagement initiatives,
CAPI empowers individuals to lead successful lives while fully exercising their civic rights and
responsibilities. Niedermeyer’s leadership ensures that CAPI remains a cornerstone of support for
Minnesota’s immigrant and refugee communities.
Rebuilding Together Minnesota
Under the leadership of Kathryn Greiner, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Minnesota
focuses on repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. The organization
serves low-income homeowners, with a strong focus on older Minnesotans as well as individuals
living with disabilities, families with children, veterans, and nonprofit facilities. Greiner’s guidance
helps to ensure that safe and healthy housing remains accessible to those who need it most.

SEWA-AIFW
Anjuli Mishra Cameron, CEO, leads SEWA-AIFW in its mission to serve and enhance family
wellness for the South Asian community in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. The
organization provides health care access, wellness resources, support for family violence victims,
and elder socialization activities. Cameron’s leadership fosters a strong network of support for
South Asian individuals and families.

Korean Service Center
Led by Kwangja Kwon, Executive Director, the Korean Service Center offers supportive resources
and programs to Koreans and other immigrant-Americans while promoting cultural heritage.
Services include assisted living, social services, and community enrichment activities. Under
Kwon’s stewardship, the Center is a vital resource for enriching the lives of community members.
Leadership Council Executive Director, Adam Suomala, shared his excitement at the
development: “The addition of these four leading organizations and their exceptional leaders
strengthens our collective ability to advance transformational aging policy and initiatives.”
About the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging
The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging is a non-partisan, non-profit, statewide coalition of 34
leading organizations that come together around a shared commitment to advocate for policies,
practices, and resources that improve the lives of all older Minnesotans.
For more information about the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging, visit MNLCOA.org