Meet Anne Bomstad Miller, MNAHPERD’S Voice in St. Paul
As cofounder and director of Grasstops, Inc., Anne Bomstad Miller has overseen the development of the advocacy organization while guiding its vision. Through Grasstops, Anne has had the opportunity to serve many organizations with their public policy efforts. Her recent projects include lobbying to fund the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and promoting the efforts of the Minnesota Youth Advancement Act, advocating for effective student support services in schools with the Minnesota School Social Workers Association, and assisting restorative justice organizations in comparing the costs of their programs to the costs of the traditional justice system in order to make the case to legislators for renewed funding. Anne has also provided numerous advocacy trainings to nonprofit organizations, including the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota.
Previously, Anne assisted the Minnesota chapter of NASW by serving as coordinator of PACE (Political Action for Candidate Election). Through PACE she encouraged member involvement in political campaigns and assisted in endorsing candidates. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the school of social work at St. Olaf College. Anne has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota with a concentration in community organizing and advocacy. She is also a licensed graduate-level social worker.
