Kathryn Hoffman (’06) Named Executive Director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy has announced that Kathryn Hoffman (’06) will be its new executive director. Hoffman has been an attorney with MCEA for the past six years, most recently serving as legal director. In her new role, she will lead a team of environmental attorneys, experts, and policy advocates who work to protect Minnesota’s environment and natural resources.

MCEA board chair Alan Thometz praised Hoffman’s work, saying, “Kathryn’s accomplishments with mining issues in northern Minnesota as well as her leadership in the successful Sandpiper Pipeline litigation reflect the tactical, thoughtful, and science-based approach to environment protection and management she will bring as executive director.” He also cited her efforts in building coalitions to protect such important areas of the state as Lake Superior and the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

Of her vision for the future of the organization, Hoffman said, “I intend to help MCEA think bigger and work in new, innovative ways to resolve environmental challenges. MCEA has hundreds of donors who provide support so that we can be responsive to emerging issues. Protecting the environment is our top priority, now more than ever, and our organization is well-equipped to be effective in today’s political environment.”

Prior to joining MCEA, Hoffman spent four years as an attorney with Minneapolis-based Zelle Hofmann. In addition to her J.D. from the Law School, she holds a master’s (’05) in public policy with a concentration in science, technology, and the environment from the University’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.