Minn-Kota Region
The Minn-Kota Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 30 chapters throughout the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The Minn-Kota Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in fellowship, chapter engagement, career readiness, and diversity.
Leadership
David Mantini
Regional Coordinator
North Hennepin Community College
Phi Xi Chapter
Deanna Keller
Associate Regional Coordinator
Lake Superior College
Alpha Upsilon Gamma Chapter
Renee Cortez Rackley
Associate Regional Coordinator
Normandale Community College
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter
Danielle Miller
Regional Officer
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Alpha Phi Upsilon Chapter
Nurah Bukenya Babirye
Regional Officer
North Hennepin Community College
Phi Xi Chapter
Janice Kim
Regional Officer
Normandale Community College
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter
Hamdi Noor
Regional Officer
Rochester Community and Technical College
Omicron Chapter
Events
Minn-Kota Fall Leadership Conference: Creating Tomorrow, Starting Today
October 23-24, 2026
Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th St. E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Hotel Information
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Eagan
3635 Crestridge Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122
651-686-0600
Hotel Booking Deadline: October 1
$99 per night + applicable taxes and fees
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $50 through October 19
Regular Registration: $75 from October 20-22
Alumni Registration: $25 through October 22
Full refund if canceled by October 22
No refunds after October 22