Government Relations Committee

The IFO Government Relations Committee (GRC) includes faculty from each campus who are tasked with sending legislative recommendations to the IFO Board of Directors. Recently, the GRC developed a statement of Legislative Policy Principles that guide the ongoing advocacy efforts of our organization. For recent updates about the IFO legislative advocacy efforts please click here

Below is the committee roster, GRC Updates, and a comment box to share your thoughts with the committee. 


Bemidji State University
Steve Carlson
Derek Webb

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Rama Mohapatra
Fred Slocum - Co-Chair

Metro State University
Gary Starr
C. Scott Cooper

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Deb White
Annette Marrow

St. Cloud State University
Sarah Sengupta - Co-Chair
Brian Valentini


Southwest Minnesota State University
Tom Williford
Open


Winona State University
Patrick Clipsham

Staff Liaison
Jonathan Bohn, Director of Public Affairs



Please share your thoughts or concerns with the IFO Government Relations Committee by using the form below.