Meet the Team
Northland Arboretum Staff
Nick Backman
MN GreenCorps Member
Growing up in a family that frequently went camping, I found my love for the outdoors. As I grew older, I knew that the STEM field appealed to me. This led me to the University of Minnesota - Duluth where I majored in Environmental Science.
After graduating in 2020, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. When I learned about the Minnesota GreenCorps program, I saw it as a great fit and an opportunity to help an organization while at the same time gaining valuable experience. I am excited for what is to come and am ready to share and implement ideas to make the Northland Arboretum a destination that brings people in from across the state.
In my free time I enjoy getting outdoors including going on hikes and biking. In the winter I enjoy skiing and sipping a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Judy Hustak
Front Desk
Mara Powers
Front Desk
Katie Holtz
Front Desk