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  • Home
  • About
    • SECO/District 1
    • Our Team
    • SECO Board
    • Short History of Dist 1
    • Your House's History
    • SECO Newsletters
  • Get Involved!
    • Events
    • Surveys
    • Housing Committee
    • Environmental Committee
    • Communications Committee
    • Land Use Committee
    • Agendas/Minutes
  • Projects
    • Gold Line BRT
    • Pigs Eye Park
    • Boys Totem Town
    • Expanding Language Access
    • Project Archives >
      • Pig's Eye / Red Rock Road
      • Community Gardens
      • McKnight Road Safety
  • D1News
  • Gov't Links
  • Community Resources
    • Recreation
    • Schools/Churches
    • Renter Resources
    • Employment Resources
    • Recycling-Trash >
      • Drop Off Day
      • Environmental Links
    • Zoning
  • Donate
  • Contact us

Our Team

SECO Staff Members


Ianni Houmas, Executive Director

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As Executive Director of SECO, Ianni Houmas brings a wealth of experience in public service, community development, and nonprofit leadership. His background includes serving on the District 2 Council, acting as a City Commissioner on the Planning Commission, and contributing to numerous city, county, and state committees. These roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of policy-making, advocacy, and strategic governance.

Throughout his career, Ianni has championed equitable initiatives that empower communities and ensure local voices play a central role in shaping sustainable solutions. In addition to his government and committee leadership, he has built a strong track record in nonprofit management, driving impactful programs, securing vital funding, and forging partnerships that enhance civic engagement.
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His ability to navigate complex organizational structures and policy frameworks enables him to guide SECO with a vision rooted in empowerment, innovation, and inclusive growth. Ianni remains committed to leveraging his expertise to strengthen SECO’s mission, foster collaboration between local government and grassroots organizations, and create meaningful, lasting change for the communities SECO serves.

Community Organizers

Communications and Engagement - Anki Ranjan

Office Administration - Joann Ellis

Board Members

John Slade, President
Brandon Griffin, Vice President
Tom Dimond
Starr Pate
Molly Miller
Bob Hollingsworth
Mai Xiong
Kudu Jaafaru
Kishack Her
Shoua Yang
Sharyn M
Beth Blick

Term Expires 2026

  1. Bob Hollingsworth:
    Committee - Housing
  2. Brandon Griffin, Vice President:
    Committee - Land Use
  3. Curtis Neff:
    Committee - Environmental 
  4. , Treasurer:
    Committees - Housing & Environmental
  5. Shoua Yang:
    Committee - Environmental 
  6. :
    Committee - Housing
  7. :
    Committee - Housing
  8. Molly Miller:
    Committees - Communications & Housing

Term Expires 2027

  1. John Slade, President:
    Committees - Housing & Land Use
  2. Tom Dimond:
    Committees - Environmental & Land Use
  3. Starr Pate:
    Committees - Communications & Housing
  4. Mai Xiong
    Committees - Land Use
  5. Kishack Her:
    Committees - x
  6. Sharyn M
  7. Beth Blick
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Southeast Community Organization
SunRay Shopping Center
2105 1/2 Old Hudson Road
St. Paul, MN  55119
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