Clarence’s love of community engagement sparked in 2005, when he introduced a ‘Paint the Pavement’ event in his Frogtown neighborhood (where he lived for over 40 years) with the goal of bringing the kids out to do something positive in the community.

As a former professional chef, he loves feeding the community and helping people faced with food insecurity. He has organized and led several events in conjunction with Feed My Starving Children, Ferndale Markets, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and the Philando Castile Foundation.

After his nephew’s untimely death in 2016, Clarence was appointed to a working group by former Governor, Mark Dayton with the intent of building a better relationship between law enforcement and the community. These endeavors led to his continued work with Commissioner John Harrington and Attorney General Keith Ellison as part of the Deadly Force Encounters working group.

Clarence is committed to bridging the gap between education and public safety. He recently joined the Board of Directors for Lights On!

Husniyah is involved on multiple levels within the Minnesota community including the League of Women Voters, Richfield Transportation Commissioner, Richfield Foundation, and Wood Lake Village to name a few.

Ms. Dent Bradley holds a BS in Chemistry from Spelman College, a Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law, and currently works at Mitchell Hamline College of Law in Career and Professional Development.

She has made a lifelong commitment to helping the next generation.

Mr. Hill holds a A.A.S. in law enforcement and A.A. in Liberal Arts. He began his career in law enforcement in 2021 and wanted to “be the difference” in bridging the gap between our communities and public servants.

Hill believes that positive social interaction and higher education is essential in the development of our future generations. “Today our youth is the most valuable resource to be cultivated.”

Julius Cochran is an emerging developer, emerging farmer, entrepreneur, community organizer, philanthropist, and advocates for social change. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Brown College in 2010. In 2014, he founded New Generations LLC, which provides essential support services and affordable housing. As a Mental Health Case Manager for the Forensic ACT team in 2015, he advocated for treatment over incarceration, later pursuing a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. His commitment to empowering others continues to drive his work.

Mrs. Castile is admired for her strong organizational and administrative skills. She currently works for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center Inc. as their Communication and Engagement Coordinator.

As a former Community Engagement Specialist for Hennepin County and former Program Director for Hope United Community Development Corporation, her passion and commitment for championing the underserved is unrivalled.

She holds a certificate in Project Management for the University of Minnesota. And recently earned a Master Certificate for High Performance Leadership from the National Association of Counties Professional Development Academy.

Mrs. Castile currently sits on the Metro Regional Advisory Board for the Arc Minnesota. Previously serving as Board Secretary and Regional 11A Representative for Hennepin County on the Executive Board for the Minnesota Financial Worker and Case Aide Association.