About Jill Davis
My community activism and my professional life have always focused on the well-being of children and families with an underlying belief that communities have a key role in supporting healthy children and families. For the past ten years I have facilitated collaborative partnerships with seven school districts in Anoka County. I understand how policies and bureaucratic systems impact children and families. For the past 15 years, I have been a strong advocate for communities and public schools having strong partnerships that promote healthy neighborhoods and healthy children. As community activist and in my professional life, I have always had a creative and positive approach to solving problems and addressing barriers to success. I know that to bring about effective change, there needs to be positive leadership that inspires teamwork by many people and that the leadership and the team need to effectively use data and community knowledge to inform the development and implementation of new strategies and practices. I will be a strong advocate for our public education system being proactive, responsive and accessible. I strongly believe that for every challenge that is presented, that there is an opportunity for growth and success. I believe that Minneapolis Public Schools is on the right path and can support the academic success and personal growth of our children.
I have lifelong investment and connections in Minneapolis.
- Life long resident of Northeast, Minneapolis
- Graduate of Minneapolis Public Schools (Edison High School)
- Parent of 4th grader attending Minneapolis Public School (Waite Park Elementary School)
- Daughter of a retired Minneapolis Public School Teacher (30 years at South High School)
I have invested in my community through activism.
- Co-founder and Co-Chair of Public Education in Northeast (a grassroots community group advocating for strengthening public schools in Northeast Minneapolis (2005 –Current)
- Waite Park Community Council: Current Member; Past President (1993-95; 1997-99)
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
- Recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation: 2007
I have invested in Minneapolis Public School activism.
- Member of the Minneapolis Public Schools District Parent Advisory Committee
- Member of Area A (North & Northeast Communities)Minneapolis Public Schools Parent Advisory Committee
- Minneapolis Public Schools Citizens Budget Advisory Council
- Minneapolis Public Schools Strategic Planning Community Connections Committee
- Area A (North & Northeast) Representative for the Strategic Planning Community Connections Committee
- Served on Waite Park School Site Council 2004- 2007
I have invested in the health and well-being of children through professional work and education.
- Supervisor of the Anoka Area Interagency Early Intervention Program: March 2008
- Supervisor of the School Based Teams Initiative (an initiative of the Anoka County Children and Family Services Collaborative). This program worked with 7 school districts in Anoka County to provide school-based early intervention and prevention support to children and their families. 2000-2008; Social Worker for the School Based Teams: 1997-2000
- Psychologist and Early Childhood Mental Health Support Coordinator for the Wilder Child Guidance Clinic. Facilitated Groups for Women and Children impacted by Domestic Abuse: 1992-1996
- Leadership and advocacy on committees addressing early childhood mental health and immigrant and refugee support.
- 1995 Licensed as a Psychologist
- 1990 Master of Arts from St. Mary’s Graduate Center: Counseling and Psychological Services
- 1984 Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota: Major – Psychology; Minor – Child Psychology
I am committed and invested in the DFL Party and Progressive Politics that support “the common good”.
- Lifelong member of the Democratic Farmer Labor Party
- Active participant in many candidate campaigns, DFL Caucuses, local precinct activities and elections since age 18.
- Member of Take Action and Stonewall DFL