The Minnesota County Attorneys Educational Foundation is an independent, voluntary organization affiliated with the Minnesota County Attorneys Association dedicated to improving the quality of justice in the State of Minnesota. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors elected annually.

The Mission of the Foundation is to enhance the quality of justice provided to the citizens of Minnesota by fostering professionalism and competency among the offices of county attorneys through:

• Continuing legal education and establishment of scholarships to educate members.
• Establishment of internships or fellowships to conduct legal research.
• Development of products and materials for the benefit of county attorneys and assistant county attorneys.
• Creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve public safety.

The Educational Foundation is empowered to receive gifts and donations from individuals, organizations, foundations, corporations and federal and state governments.

MCAA Foundation Board

Molly Hicken

President, Cook County Attorney

John Choi

Ramsey County Attorney

Jeffrey Edblad

Isanti County Attorney

Kyra Ladd

Wadena County Attorney

Pat McDermott

Blue Earth County Attorney

Kristen Nelsen

Mower County Attorney

Mark Ostrem

Olmsted County Attorney

Janet Reiter

Chisago County Attorney

Karin Sonneman

Winona County Attorney

Michelle Zehnder Fischer

Nicollet County Attorney