Vellenga, Kathleen: - Kathleen Vellenga spent fourteen years as a Minnesota State Legislator, focusing on breaking down cultural barriers and empowering people. As executive director of the St. Paul Children's Initiative, she led the establishment of multicultural Family Centers in St. Paul, including the American Indian Family Center. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council honored her in appreciation of your efforts to support the needs of our children and their families. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota