Executive Director 

Sidney Pisano is a community organizer residing on the East Side of Saint Paul. Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Sid holds deep interest and passion for arts, building people power, learning, and eating delicious food.

Programming Director

Geordie Flantz is the founder of Trilingua Cinema. A writer by trade, he grew up on a dairy farm in Southern Minnesota, was educated in Ohio and Indiana, and now calls the East Side home. A lover of film, he is passionate about art and social justice. 

Director of Community Engagement
 

Ismail Khadar is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher born, raised, and based on the East Side. Ranging from poetry, prose, and playwriting Ismail has explored themes of home, isolation, and identity. 

President

Roxanne Sanchez 

Treasurer
 

Kara Park is an organizer, facilitator and coalition builder with over a decade of experience in state and national social justice movements, including Asian American organizing efforts in both Minnesota and Oregon. She currently works as a Program Director at All Due Respect, a national effort to improve labor conditions for community organizers, and is a proud resident of the East Side.

Board Member

Julissa Fuentes-Roberts is the co-owner and leader of CML Group, guiding buyers, sellers, and investors in creating long-term wealth through strategic real estate planning. As President of NAHREP Twin Cities, she focuses on mentorship, education, and connecting resources to better serve the Hispanic community. Committed to leadership development, Julissa is passionate about fostering connections and empowering others to build generational wealth.  

Secretary

Mohamed Farah 

Board Member

Ruti Mejia

Board Member

Kazua Melissa Vang

Board Member

Eric Salinas is a chef, DJ, and passionate community builder. A longtime resident of the East Side, he currently lives in Texas.