Anna Edlund

Anna Edlund

Believing that beauty, purpose, and hope invite all children into a world of learning, Anna Edlund has devoted much of her life to creating educational opportunities for youth. She is a teacher in Eastern Carver County Schools and founder of grassroots nonprofit, Funky Minds. Anna values the collaborative efforts of the community in bringing forward gifts and talents of youth. The work of the National Youth Leadership Council has long inspired her efforts to advance civic engagement both inside and outside the classroom.