Staff 

Merry Grande
Executive Director

LinkedIn: @merrygrandemph

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Leika Pierre-Louis
Communications Manager

LinkedIn: @leika-pierre-louis

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Sunniva Berg
Policy & Advocacy & Health Equity Intern

LinkedIn: @sunniva-berg


Governing Council

MPHA Governing Council is made up of six elected officers, six elected at‑large members, one member from each of the five standing committees, and two student representatives. Any individual member, student/retired or sustaining member may hold office or serve as a member of the Governing Council.

Members of the Governing Council are constant ambassadors and proponents of MPHA. They ensure that the mission and vision of the organization moves forward through leadership and service.

2026 - 2027 Officers

Melanie Ferris
President

LinkedIn: @melanie-l-ferris

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William Moore

President-Elect

LinkedIn: @williamrmoore360

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Tyler Pyle, MPH, DrPH(c)
Immediate Past President

LinkedIn: @tylerpyle

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Tarissa Host
Secretary

LinkedIn: @thost1

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Cherylee Sherry
Treasurer

LinkedIn: @cheryleesherry

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Annie Halland
Affiliate Representative to the Governing Council

LinkedIn: @andreahalland

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At-Large Members

Aleathea Anderson
Member-at-Large, Greater MN

LinkedIn: @aleathea-anderson

Holly Blilie
Member-at-Large

LinkedIn: @holly-blilie

Angela Fields
Member-at-Large

LinkedIn: @angela-fields-chw

Roshan Khatri
Member-at-Large

LinkedIn: @roshankhatri

Andrea Rossin
Member-at-Large, Greater MN

LinkedIn: @andrea-rossin

Jakesa Thompson
Member-at-Large

LinkedIn: @jakesathompson