WHO ​WE ARE

Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the continued excellence of the educational experience for all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools ISD 152. Through MLEF, individuals and businesses can support programs and activities in the Moorhead Area Public Schools not funded by tax money. While it works closely with Moorhead Area Public Schools, MLEF is a separate tax-exempt community foundation incorporated in Minnesota. The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, including business professionals, community leaders and district representatives.

2025-2026 Board of Directors
Katherine Halvorson, Chair
Julie Wilson,Vice Chair
Jana Kasper, Secretary
Chad Hansen, Treasurer
Stephen Astrup
Tina Christenson 
Chuck Fisher
Angie Homuth
Mike McFeely
​Monica Peterson
Brett Rathbone
Mark "Lem" Rice

Non-Voting Representatives
Superintendent Brandon Lunak, District Representative
Cassidy Bjorklund, School Board Representative
Janelle Leiseth, Executive Director
​Gretchen Noah, MLEF Accountant

MLEF Committees
Fundraising Committees 
Scholarships/Impact Grants Committee
​Finance Committee
Governance/Nominating Committee

Interested in volunteering or joining our Board of Directors?  The Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation Board of Directors is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated parents and community members. If interested, call 218-790-5266.

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