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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
February 24, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Garner, Youth Coordinating Board
Phone: 612.673.3433| Email: christina.garner@minneapolismn.gov
Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board Hires Phil Rooney as new Director of Projects
MINNEAPOLIS –The
Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board (YCB) recently hired Phil Rooney as its new Director of Projects. In his role he will be responsible for the Minneapolis Afterschool Network and the Positive Corridors for Youth Project. He will also assume responsibility for the oversight and implementation of new projects.
"I am delighted to welcome Phil to the Minneapolis
Youth Coordinating Board staff," said YCB Executive Director Ann DeGroot. "Phil’s commitment to young people, his
passion for youth work and his drive to make a difference make him an excellent
addition to the vibrant work of the Youth Coordinating Board."
Rooney joins YCB after working 10 years with Youth Farm and
serving as coordinator for the St. Paul Youth Commission. His love
of building relationships with young people and empowering them
to take on leadership roles played a large part in him working to
create the Canvas Art Center and planting and growing produce in
the Powderhorn neighborhood.
In addition Rooney has served as member of AmeriCorps and as a NorthStar Youth Worker Fellow. When not dedicating his time
to being a youth worker, Rooney likes to cook and spend time with his wife and two kids.
For more information about what's happening at YCB, visit ycb.org.
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