AmyJo Lennartson is the regional coordinator for MCN in South Central and Southwest Minnesota and is based in Mankato. Before her work in southern Minnesota, she worked for several years in MCN's St. Paul office, coordinating trainings, workshops and MCN's annual conference. Prior to her work with MCN, AmyJo worked for environmental organizations based in both Redwood Falls and the Twin Cities. She is an active volunteer and has been on several nonprofit committees and boards. AmyJo received her Bachelor’s Degree in political science and history from Minnesota State University, Mankato and studied politic science abroad through the American University in Washington D.C.