Local 2822 Executive Board

Omari Hoover, President

omari.hoover@local2822.org

I’ve been a government employee on and off since 2018. Following elections work at the county and city levels, I landed in the Hennepin County Services Centers in 2022. Aside from work life, I’ve participated in lifelong activism across the country, with anti-racism, anti-war and solidarity among the working class being the focal points. I come from an immediate family of labor organizers and anti-war activists which has brought me to strive for solidarity among Hennepin County workers of AFSCME 2822 to work in collaboration with other Hennepin County locals and the labor movement of the Twin Cities.

Laura Sivert, Vice President

laura.sivert@local2822.org

Hi, I’m Laura and I work at Central Library. I’m new to union work but I am a huge advocate for my peers and strive to always have meaningful conversations. I’m invested in seeing changes and being involved in a union that is transparent with members, inclusive, and celebrates member engagement at all levels of involvement.

Brian Madigan, Treasurer

brian.madigan@local2822.org

Regina Kittrell, Co-Chief Steward 

regina.kittrell@local2822.org

My name is Regina Kittrell, current and former Co-Chief Steward. I also was also an organizer for Council 5 and have been working for the county for 12 years now. Starting in BH department at Northpoint, am now at the call center/BH back on site. I have one son, Russell, who’s 18 and in school, and my guy Fred. I love LIFE! Things I like to do are go to church and sit by the water in the summer to relax. In my spare time I LOVE spending time with my son and family and friends with food and laughter.  I am enjoying life to the fullest!

Jeremy Bishop, Co-Chief Steward 

jeremy.bishop@local2822.org

Willow Karnick, Membership Secretary

willow.karnick@local2822.org

I am a dedicated union activist who has been fighting for her fellow coworkers for the last 6 years. While in the Teamsters Union at UMN, we organized the worksite & helped to win major victories during contract negotiations. These victories included a 25% increase in base pay (From $16 to $20 per hour), an increase in paid paternity leave, and fighting back an attempt to remove our ability to negotiate over healthcare. While in AFSCME I’ve contributed to the Contract Research Committee & has been an active Participant in the Member Action Team. As the elected Membership Secretary I plan to work to identify & build a strong network of Activists, promote solidarity with other AFSCME locals and unions, and increase our membership numbers!

Kirby Ahlm, Recording Secretary

kirby.ahlm@local2822.org

This is my first time in a union. I’m extremely excited to be a part of an organization that fights for our dignity as workers and as people and my main goal is to drive member engagement and enthusiasm. I want Local 2822 to be energetic, strong, and inclusive. I want to work with as many people as possible and drive up member involvement to make our union something we all want to brag about.

Michelle Thompson, Member at Large

michelle.thompson@local2822.org