DREAMNorth team

A proud third-generation Minnesotan and life-long resident of North Minneapolis, Brett Buckner is the Managing Director of OneMn.org - policy think tank dedicated to equitable community economic development across Minnesota. Brett is a graduate of the Metropolitan State University with a Master's in Advocacy and Political Leadership, and is a Roy Wilkins Community Fellow at the Humphrey School.

Anika Robbins is the Lead Strategist & Producer of ANIKA & Friends, an events and marketing firm celebrating 20 years. 

Robbins is a native Minnesotan. She is also a Roy Wilkins Fellow and served as Chair of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission. She has also consulted on earlier Blue Line Extension engagement in the Northwest Suburbs. She has been involved with several development projects, designing campaign around health, civic engagement and economic development.

Stan Alleyne serves as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for Alleyne, Matlock & Associates (AMA), a company centered on social impact as well as strategic and equitable solutions to complex issues. Stan has expertise in both the private and public sectors, and most often serves as a strategic advisor to the chief executive officer, school superintendent, government officials and C-suite leaders.

Stan moved to North Minneapolis in 2008 where he continues to reside. He previously served as chief of communications for Minneapolis Public Schools.