We’re eager to get to know you, support your climate work, and build a multifaith climate movement for a truly just and sustainable world! Learn more about our staff by clicking the names below.

Julia Nerbonne

Executive Director
julia@mnipl.org

Liz Loeb

Associate Director
liz@mnipl.org

Sam Blackwell

Director of Strategic Communications
sam@mnipl.org

Sara Wolff

Strategic Policy Director
sara@mnipl.org

Makayla Freeman

Youth Program & Outreach Assistant
makayla@mnipl.org

Buff Grace

Director of Faith Networks
buff@mnipl.org

Jessica Intermill

Strategic Policy Consultant
jessica@mnipl.org

Emily Green

Communications Consultant
emily@mnipl.org

Joshua Lewis

Climate Justice Organizer
joshua@mnipl.org

Juventino Meza, J.D.

Legislative Affairs Organizer
juventino@mnipl.org

Sarina Partridge

Songleader
sarina@mnipl.org

Bret Pence

Greater Minnesota Director
bretpence@mnipl.org

Claire Psarouthakis

Office Manager
claire@mnipl.org

Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos

EJ Youth Program Director & Global Climate Justice Coordinator
analyah@mnipl.org

Patricia Torres Ray

Legislative Director
patricia@mnipl.org