Bonnie McDonald, Executive Director

bmcdonald@mnpreservation.org

Bonnie McDonald discovered her passion for historic preservation in 1997 while attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in art history. Internships and employment opportunities with the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, the State Historic Preservation Office, and the Minnesota Historical Society guided Bonnie toward a career in historic preservation advocacy.

She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1998 with her art history degree and began pursuing a master’s degree in historic preservation planning at Cornell University in 2000. Bonnie continued to gain experience by working with Preservation Action in Washington, DC, and at the Preservation League of New York State.

In 2002, Bonnie became the executive director of the Anoka County Historical Society in Anoka, Minnesota. She continued to pursue historic preservation as a member of the Midwest Preservation Institute advisory committee and the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2007 Conference steering committee. In November of 2005, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota hired Bonnie as its executive director fulfilling a dream she had pursued since interning with the organization in 1998.

Kelli Andre, Administrative Assistant

kandre@mnpreservation.org

Kelli Andre graduated cum laude from Luther College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history. Kelli’s desire to pursue a career in historic preservation stemmed from a year spent studying in Nottingham, England, where she was inspired by the rich history and architecture of England and Europe. After graduating from Luther, Kelli worked as an intern for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. In October 2006, Kelli was hired as the Administrative Assistant for the Alliance, and she continues in this capacity today. As the administrator, Kelli oversees office operations and provides support for the organization’s executive director.

In 2007 Kelli worked under contract for the National Trust for Historic Preservation as the director of the Minnesota Local Scholarship Program. Under Kelli’s management, this program provided scholarships for 100 Minnesotans to attend the National Preservation Conference, held in St. Paul in October 2007. With a desire to further her knowledge and involvement in preservation, Kelli’s future plans are to attend graduate school to obtain her master’s in historic preservation.

Marvel Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator

manderson@mnpreservation.org

Marvel Anderson is a retired educator, having taught American History in the Minnesota Public Schools Districts of Willmar, Moorhead, Pipestone, and Richfield.

From 1981 to 2002, Marvel lived in Prescott, WI where she served as a member of the local Heritage Preservation Committee for six years; as the local historical society president for eight years; and also served as regional representative, vice-president and president of the statewide Wisconsin Council for Local History over a five year period.

In 1991, after working as the Editorial Researcher for the Midwest Field Editor of the Meredith Corporation for three years, Marvel was hired as the first staff person for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and held this part time position until October 2000. Since 2000, Marvel has continued her involvement with PAM, becoming the organization’s volunteer coordinator. In this capacity, Marvel ensures that all PAM events and activities are properly staffed with volunteers. Marvel also assists office operations and supports the work of the executive director.

Marvel is currently a second term member of the State Review Board for the State Historic Preservation Office of Minnesota.