Minnesota Climate Donor Table In-Person Meeting

Please join us for the Summer 2025 in-person Climate Donor Table Meeting. We’ll have a chance to take stock of federal actions, assess the impact on climate work in Minnesota, and discuss the table’s future strategies. We’ll hear from a number of speakers, including Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP), and recently on temporary assignment as Assistant Director for Climate Services with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. 

Agenda 

• 12:30 – Welcome, Table Updates & Networking Lunch
• 1:00 – Overview of Federal, State and University Climate Work
  • Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP)
• 1:45 – Recap of Climate Action during the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session
  • Sarah Mooradian, Government Relations & Policy Director, CURE
  • Carolina Ortiz, Associate Executive Director, COPAL
  • MJ Carpio, Executive Director, Move Minnesota
  • Melissa Hysing, Legislative Director, Minnnesota AFL-CIO
  • Stu Lourey, Government Relations Director, Minnesota Farmers Union
• 2:45 – Minnesota Funders-Only Discussion
• 3:30 – Adjourn

Minnesota Climate Donor Table events are open to any MCF member who is interested in funding within the climate focus area. Prior participation in the Climate Donor Table is not required.

Please update your online MCF profile with any dietary restrictions or notify Khin Oo, [email protected]. We will attempt to accommodate all requests made at least one week prior to the event.

Please reach out to Dave Anderson with questions, [email protected].