Edward Minnema Ed.D.
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Ed's professional experience includes twenty-nine years of educational, corporate, and administrative leadership. His career has always been mission-driven, serving communities and organizations that strive to elevate the best in humanity. He has also previously served as assistant professor at the University of Minnesota - Duluth where he taught strategic management, human resources, project management, and operations within the Masters of Tribal Administration and Governance program (MTAG). Ed holds a doctorate in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota Twin cities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
National Eagle Center
10.2024 - Current
- Initiated staff development efforts in teamwork, organizational growth, and mission alignment.
- Implemented GAAP best practices, hired outside accounting firm, and established needed internal controls
- Worked with the Board of Directors in network fundraising, recruitment, and oversight responsibilities
- Assisted the Director of Advancement in writing $936K in grant applications
Vice President of Operations
Native American Community Development Institute
04.2018 - 09.2024
- Led visionary strategic growth plan from 4 FTE to 12 FTE, $600K to $2.1 million organizational budget
- Oversaw cross-functional teams in Native Arts, Food Sovereignty, and Civic Engagement to ensure seamless coordination and execution of key projects and initiatives
- Managed organization's financial operations, including accurate budgeting, planning, and reporting. Clean annual audit results each year of my tenure.
- Provided coaching and mentorship, conducted performance evaluations, and established an inclusive work culture through healthy relationships and effective communication.
Interim Commissioner of Education
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Appointed by the Mille Lacs Band Chief Executive to initiate reforms throughout the educational system, including personnel and programs.
- Coordinated with State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance with $23 million in grants and contracts.
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota-Duluth
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Designed and delivered four ‘blended’ online courses to meet the unique needs of Native American leaders across the country; Strategic Management for Tribes, Human Resource Management for Tribes, Project Management, and Tribal Operations.
- Averaged total score of 5.77 out of 6 when asked, “Overall, I learned a lot in this course”, according to all student evaluations 2012-2016
- Tribal/State of Minnesota Relations Training, 2013 - 2016; As assistant professor, collaborated with the University of Minnesota – Duluth Continuing Education department and regional Tribal leaders to design and facilitate “Tribal/State Relations Training”. Facilitated multiple two-day workshops on Federal Indian Policy, Tribal consultation, and equity for over 3000 state agency employees.
Corporate Director of Education and Performance
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Developed and implemented a three-year strategic planning process that ensured diversification of Tribal revenue, including the acquisition of regional businesses and hotel properties.
- Led the design and implementation of company-wide training programs for 3200 employees focused on professional development and performance improvement.
- Established key performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of training programs and evaluate the impact on business outcomes.
Assistant High School Principal
Duluth Public Schools ISD 709
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Collaborated with principal to develop and implement school policies, procedures, and programs to enhance student academic success and maintain a positive school culture
- Managed student discipline and behavior issues through effective communication, mediation, and the implementation of restorative practices
- Coordinated school-wide events and activities, including graduation ceremonies, parent-teacher conferences, and school assemblies
Elementary School Principal
Nay Ah Shing School, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Led data-driven initiatives to support culturally responsive classrooom best practives.
- Spearheaded implementation of a new school-wide PBIS behavior management system resulting in an immediate 15% decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Led the school through successful reaccreditation process and achieved exemplary status from the Bureau of Indian Education.
Music Teacher K-12
Nay Ah Shing School, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
02.1996 - 06.2004
- Composed Ojibwe children's music, PreK-12
- As a member of the Ojibwe Language Team, co-taught general music with an Ojibwe elder to reinforce the Ojibwe language throught the school and community.
- Utilized technology and innovative teaching methods to create MTV style music videos, Ojibwe songbook, and professional studio recordings.
- Awarded 'Honoring of Nations' recognition from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Policy and Administration
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities 12-2007
M.A. - Education - Teacher Development
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2001
B.M. - Music
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana12-1992
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Board relations
- Growth management
- Stakeholder relations
- Human resources
- Financial management
- Operational planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Talent management and staffing
Certification
Institute for Nonprofit Leadership University of St. Thomas May 2019
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute March 2017
IDI Qualified Administrator
Leadership Circle, 360 Certification
MBTI Certified Administrator
Insights Discovery Accreditation
MNToP Strategic Planning Certification
MNToP Facilitation Certification
Principal K12, District Superintendent State of Minnesota
File Folder #409631 (Expired)
Custom Section
Consulting
I have worked as a consultant with numerous organizations, councils, boards, departments, and colleges. Consulting focus areas included; cultural competence, strategic planning, teambuilding, curriculum development, governance, coaching, and project management. Most recently, I served two years as Equity Coach for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Timeline
Executive Director
National Eagle Center
10.2024 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Native American Community Development Institute
04.2018 - 09.2024
Interim Commissioner of Education
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
07.2016 - 04.2018
Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota-Duluth
08.2012 - 07.2016
Corporate Director of Education and Performance
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
06.2008 - 07.2012
Assistant High School Principal
Duluth Public Schools ISD 709
07.2006 - 05.2008
Elementary School Principal
Nay Ah Shing School, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
07.2004 - 06.2006
Music Teacher K-12
Nay Ah Shing School, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
02.1996 - 06.2004
Ed.D. - Educational Policy and Administration
University of Minnesota
M.A. - Education - Teacher Development
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
B.M. - Music
University of Illinois
Similar Profiles
Irma HernandezIrma Hernandez
Office/ Accountant Assistant at Eagle National SteelOffice/ Accountant Assistant at Eagle National Steel
VICTOR ENOSEGBEVICTOR ENOSEGBE
Post Commander/ Supervisor at National Eagle Security,Inc And Allied UniversalPost Commander/ Supervisor at National Eagle Security,Inc And Allied Universal
Cesar AlvarezCesar Alvarez
Guest Relations at Eagle Pointe Recreation CenterGuest Relations at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center