MBCRE | Transition Announcement

November 21, 2024 | By

“We recognize that the work of MBCRE happens best with strategic focus and committed leadership. As such, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Angela Spranger as our Interim Managing Director. Dr. Spranger’s hands-on DEI leadership experience will undoubtedly be an asset as we continue to leverage our commitment to building a just and prosperous state with and for Black Minnesotans.” – MBCRE Advisory Council

We are pleased to announce Dr. Angela Spranger as the Interim Managing Director of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity. Dr. Spranger is the founder of Chandler Henley Consulting, LLC, where she leverages her expertise in employee relations, human resources, and diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients nationwide.

Previously, Dr. Spranger served as the inaugural Senior Diversity Officer for the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, where she launched the Center for Inclusive Excellence. At Christopher Newport University in Virginia, she was Assistant to the President for Equity and Engagement and became the institution’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

Her leadership has earned her recognition from the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and regional publications such as Twin Cities Business and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Additionally, she serves on the boards of the ACLU, YMCA of the North, and the Ivy Foundation.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Spranger!

“When I first came to Minnesota nearly three years ago, I saw the hope as business leaders were coming together to discuss equity and inclusion in the Twin Cities. I am honored to continue the work MBCRE has championed as we approach half-a-decade of impact.” – Dr. Angela Spranger