Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) Governing Council Student Representative Application
Thank you for your interest in joining the MPHA Governing Council as a Student Representative for 2026! 

Please complete this application by Friday, December 5, 2025.

Timeline
  • Application period: Monday, Nov. 17 - Dec. 5, 2025
  • Applications reviewed by MPHA board members on a rolling basis
  • Selected candidates interviewed: week of December 8, 2025
  • Position runs January - December, 2026 (January 8, 2026, 12-1 pm first meeting)

Student Representatives officially start participating at the Governing Council Zoom Meeting on January 8, 2026 from 12:00  - 1:00 p.m. CDT. 

Governing Council meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, 12 - 1 P.M. CT on Zoom. We will also plan an informal orientation separately.

Questions? Please contact Merry Grande, admin@mpha.net. 

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Who is MPHA?
The Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA)’s mission is to create a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens. Established in 1907, MPHA is a volunteer-driven organization representing a broad spectrum of community and health professionals on behalf of the public. It’s an organization where public health workers from multiple disciplines and sectors come together around shared values and goals. We engage and develop our members to mobilize the community to protect and improve the public’s health. We do this through a variety of programming including educational and professional development events, networking, and advocacy opportunities.
The core values of MPHA are:
  1. To inspire effective public health leadership by offering opportunities for enhancing learning, skills, and practice;
  2. To advocate for public health policy that is grounded in science-based evidence and social justice principles;
  3. To effectively impact public health in Minnesota.
What is the MPHA Governing Council?
The MPHA Governing Council consists of elected member representatives and chairs of MPHA committees. Its function is to help guide the organization based on our strategic plan, yearly committee work plans, and respond to public health topics and issues as they arise.
Why should you apply?
MPHA is looking for students who are passionate about making a difference in the public health community! This student representative position on our Governing Council is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard in a professional organization with other seasoned public health volunteer leaders.

If you are a student wanting to gain more knowledge and experience in the public health field by working closely with diverse professionals from multiple sectors and disciplines, then this position is for you!
Estimated time commitment?

This unpaid position is estimated to take 5 hours or less per month, which includes attending monthly meetings and working independently on projects of interest. Student Representatives will be able to inform the design of their project to make sure it fits with their current life and school responsibilities. 

The role will be for one year, from January to December, 2026.
Roles and responsibilities
There are two Student Representatives positions on the Governing Council. Each student member will represent the general student membership on the Governing Council and should find ways to be in touch with fellow students so they can adequately represent the views of the membership. The responsibilities of the Student Governing Council members include, but are not limited to:

Leadership
  • Participate in Governing Council events and use voting privileges as a part of the Council;
  • Be an active member of at least one MPHA Committee (committees meet monthly using Zoom);
  • Disseminate and promote MPHA activities within the student’s school and related academic contacts.
Project Management
  • Propose a project to increase student engagement within MPHA, or, provide professional development on an issue relevant to students with MPHA’s support;
  • Communicate frequently about project progress and opportunities to/from students.
Professional Development
  • Understand the operations of MPHA, and become aware of, and committed to the goals and activities of the organization
  • Attend monthly Governing Council meetings (held via Zoom, second Thursday of every month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • If unable to attend a meeting, please inform the Executive Director prior to that meeting. The constitution and by-laws of the organization outline the process for removing any Governing Council member that misses multiple meetings.
Qualifications
  • Any graduate or undergraduate-level student may apply;
  • No prior experience with MPHA is necessary.
Term Length
Student representatives are expected to hold the position for one year. Recommendations for replacement student candidates are appreciated.
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