Alysen most recently served as the Senior Government Relations Representative for the City of Minneapolis. Alysen prides herself in being a part of building community centered coalitions and bringing resources to address long standing systemic issues. Prior to the City of Minneapolis, Alysen worked in Community & Economic Development at the City of Eden Prairie, and as a project manager for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, a U.S. HUD funded agency created in partnership with the state and city of New York after 9/11 to rebuild and revitalize lower Manhattan. Alysen holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master’s degree in urban public policy.