Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association:
supporting the people, places and artistic cultural hub within and around this vibrant, welcoming and creative community

HOLLAND NEIGHBORHOOD: the heart of northeast Minneapolis

HNIA is launching its Renter Engagement Program!

If you rent your home in the Holland neighborhood and would like to support us in our events and programming for $25/hour, please fill out this form. Our first eligible event will be the Earth Day Cleanup on April 20th from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Sign up and meet us at Jackson Square Park (2212 NE Jackson Street). See you there!

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with our programs?

Check out upcoming events and programming here!

Meet the Board

  • Chaz Mayo

    Resident since: 2023
    About Chez: Interested in theater, vintage belt buckle collecting, walking his small dog
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Marty's Deli
    Favorite Holland Activity: The "Giraffe House" on 5th St

  • Jill Zimmerman

    Resident since: 2018
    About Jill: Hobbies: Biking, hiking, playing music Work: Video editing and motion graphics
    Favorite Holland Activity: See what's growing at the community garden

  • Margie Siegel

    Resident since: 1999
    About Margie: Work in nonprofit management and Iyengar yoga student
    Favorite Holland Restaurants: Marty's and Dutch Bar
    Favorite Holland Activity: Walking the dog; getting a breakfast sammie at Marty's

  • Jake Bertram

    Resident since: 2022
    About Jake: Mechanical engineer in HVAC industry, interested in home improvement projects, walking our dog Margot, tennis & pickleball, homebrewing, Packers football
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Hai Hai, Charrito Lindo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Going for a walk and getting a scoop (or two) at Dream or DQ

  • Gary Suber

    Resident since: 2011
    About Gary: Interested in birdwatching, gardening, reading
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: I have a world of choices outside my front door

  • Nate Johnson

    Resident since: 2018
    About Nate: Works as data analyst in market reserach, enjoys hiking, disc golfing, gardening, and slacklining
    Favorite Holland Restaurants: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Going to the parks with my family

  • Ashley Koudou

    Resident Since: 2022
    About Ashley: Graphic Designer, Illustrator, started her own creative business at 25 (shout out to Mango Day), terrible at archery but great at remembering lines from SpongeBob.   
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: It's technically a cafe but Carma Coffee
    Favorite Holland Activity: Walking around the neighborhood

  • Darren Bouton

    Resident Since: 1982 with a couple breaks
    About: Lived in the 55418 ZIP Code for 37 out of 42 years. How things have changed but are still the same it still like living in a small town in the middle of the city.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: The arts and shopping on central Ave.

  • Christopher Herner

    Resident Since: 2016
    About: I like to paint and then back light it, I call it Space Telescope-ing because i'm a nerd. I also write, cook, and like singing on jazz night.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Riding the bicycle to Boom Island and relaxing to music