Noah Bauer is a Minneapolis-born, Latinx and Swedish artist and activist. He can play 15 instruments and is deeply passionate about using music as a tool for connection, medicine, political organization, and education. During the pandemic, he served in the Governor's Office to help provide health and educational resources to communities across the state. And, after he finished his degree, served in the MN Secretary of State's office to connect the public to essential voting infrastructure. He has just returned from a long trip visiting his family in Panama. He is feeling honored, energized, and excited to serve the people of Rondo and St. Paul as the Community Engagement Specialist.
Addie Backhus is joining the staff as the Executive Assistant. She grew up in SE Minneapolis and attended South High School. It was through attending South that she learned about social justice and the importance of civic engagement – things that she values greatly and wishes to center her work around. She went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York and got her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and English. Graduating at the start of the pandemic, Addie moved back to Minneapolis and has loved reconnecting with the place she grew up. Prior to coming to Rondo CLT, she worked for a non-profit organization that advocated for equity and innovation in education. She enjoys writing, listening to audiobooks, and rewatching old seasons of Top Chef.
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