Molly Priesmeyer

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Molly Priesmeyer (She/They) is a communications and systems-change strategist with over a decade of experience leading initiatives that drive public action and advance critical policy change. She has partnered with advocacy organizations, nonprofits, political campaigns, and policymakers to lead strategies that shift narratives, build momentum, and mobilize support for transformative change in social, gender, racial, and environmental justice.

An award-winning investigative journalist and researcher, Molly specializes in transforming complex research, stakeholder insights, and policy agendas into accessible, actionable narratives. She develops targeted campaigns, toolkits, strategic messaging, and impactful content that inspire public engagement and catalyze political action.

As Communications Director at MnEEP, Molly leads the development of research-driven toolkits, advocacy campaigns, and communications strategies to advance racial justice in education. Her leadership spans all areas of the organization, ensuring communications alignment with MnEEP’s mission and policy goals to drive state-wide impact through public awareness, grassroots advocacy, and systems-change initiatives.

A proud St. Louis native, Molly holds Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She now lives in Powderhorn Park, where she spends far too much time reading nonfiction, hanging with her needy pit bull, Flannery, and caring for her 63 finicky houseplants.