Telly Mamayek
(952) 641-4508
Job Title:
Communications Director
- Serves as the District’s spokesperson and raises public awareness about the District’s work and the importance of water resource protection.
- Specializes in community, government and media relations, organizes special events and writes for local publications.
- Notable projects:
- Organized the 2012 AIS Symposium – a two day conference on Aquatic Invasive Species management and prevention. Attended by 200+ people.
- Coordinated 2012 Minnehaha Creek Cleanup, which collected 2 tons of trash from the creek and surrounding lakes in Minneapolis and Edina. More than 600 people participated.
- Organized the 2012 Watershed Heroes Awards, which recognized individuals and organizations for their clean water work.
- the clean water work.
- Awards:
- Minnesota Association of Government Communicators – Writing, Feature Article
- Associated Press – Best Newscast
- American Women in Radio and Television – Best Series
- Radio-TV News Directors Association – Best Series
- Northwest Broadcast News Association – General Reporting
- Affiliations:
- Watershed Partners Steering Committee
- Minnesota Association of Government Communicators
- International Association of Business Communicators
- Society of Professional Journalists, Minnesota chapter – Past President
- Minnesota Associated Press Broadcast Board
Degree(s):
B.A., Journalism
M.A., Mass Communications
