Executive Director
Laura Riehle-Merrill has lived and worked in Rice County for the past 20 years, first as Carleton College’s Director of Community Engagement and most recently as Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator. Laura first came to Rice County as AmeriCorps VISTA Literacy Coordinator and remains passionate about childhood literacy. She has volunteered as a mentor, tutor, and grant reviewer. Laura lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with her husband and two daughters.