
Executive Director
Leah Timberlake Sullivan is a resident of Union Park. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies. Her professional background has focused on event and program management. She has been employed and volunteered in local endeavors that address housing needs throughout her life. In her spare time, she enjoys fresh air, long walks, time with her kids, good books, and writing. Leah is committed to the ethic of every voice being heard and considered as a community model.
Contact Leah at leah@unionparkdc.org

Administrative Assistant
Abby Heil is a Marketing student at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business. She has lived in Saint Paul her whole life and enjoys spending time at the library and reading books. She frequently uses public transportation and has used the Green Line and the A Line to transport her to school and to her job at the Guthrie over the past few years. We are enthused to have her on board and look forward to her helping us advocate for public transportation in Union Park!
Contact Abby at abby@unionparkdc.org

Project Manager
Jason Elyea-Wheeler is a storyteller and community organizer in St. Paul. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a minor in Anthropology and English. Previously he served as the Communications Specialist for the Hamline Midway Coalition, and has worked on projects such as Midway To Mississippi, Neighborhood Notes, as well as advocacy around the University & Snelling Intersection. He is excited to work with Union Park DC and help build their 2025 Summer programs.
You can contact Jason at jason@unionparkdc.org

Community Organizer Associate
Luke Butler, born and raised in Duluth, MN, is currently a student at St. Olaf college. He is Majoring in Quantitative Economics and minoring in Environmental Studies and Race Studies. He is passionate about social impact work, specifically in regards to transportation, housing, and community development needs. Additionally, Luke enjoys reading, listening to music, making art, and going on walks in the woods. He is looking forward to interning with UPDC this summer!
Contact Luke at luke@unionparkdc.org
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Union Park District Council has a small staff that works diligently on a variety of issues and projects. We care a lot about our community!