About May:
May is passionate about bringing people together to build collective power and drive change. She is deeply committed to animal welfare and volunteers with two local small animal rescue organizations. You are always more than welcome to ask her about her rabbits!
Resume Snippets:
May Yang is Director of Democracy Programs at the Minnesota Council on Foundations, where she leads statewide efforts to strengthen democracy and civic participation. She convenes the Minnesota Census and Democracy Partnership, a cross-sector network building lasting census and democratic infrastructure, and serves as Director of Press Forward Minnesota, supporting strong local news and information across the state. With more than a decade of experience, May brings people together to advance community-led solutions through policy, advocacy, grantmaking, and program development. Her work is grounded in equity and spans education, civic engagement, and the nonprofit sector.
Contact May for:
- Joining the Minnesota Census and Democracy Partnership
- Learning about MCF's inclusive democracy work such as our work in community-based redistricting
- Getting involved with Press Forward Minnesota and our efforts to strengthen communities through a vibrant and thriving local news ecosystem.