AMY JOHNSON KORBA BRINGS DEEP FEDERAL AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TO THE ROLE
MINNEAPOLIS, November 3, 2026– Minnesota-based ServeMinnesota, a nonprofit that creates positive social change by deploying the people power of AmeriCorps, announces the addition of Amy Johnson Korba as the organization’s first Chief Government Affairs Officer. Korba, most recently deputy state director for Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), has been a strong champion for Minnesota students and reading and math support for their success.
“Our work in the government affairs space has expanded significantly over the last few years. We’ve been successful in building our government affairs work, growing our relationships with elected officials at all levels of government and it was time to bring dedicated experience on Capitol Hill to advance our important work. Amy is the perfect fit,” said Julia Quanrud, chief executive officer, ServeMinnesota. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Amy in her legislative role and was struck by her consistently professional, positive, and strategic approach to our work. Her reputation for thoughtful, results-oriented leadership and her commitment to service, education, and the community of Minnesota made it clear that she’s exactly what we need to continue building our government affairs work at ServeMinnesota. I am absolutely delighted to have Amy join our team.”
As a senior advisor to Sen. Smith, Korba has served as her Outreach Director for Education and Business. Previously, Korba managed the campaign of a historic, successful school district levy and was a teacher in Iowa.
Korba has a Masters of Public Policy degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and completed her undergraduate degree in education at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls.
“As a parent, a former teacher, and a public servant, I’ve long admired ServeMinnesota and the work they do to support kids and communities. ServeMinnesota brings the tradition of AmeriCorps service and research-backed programs to address some of Minnesota’s biggest challenges like teaching kids to read or helping someone find stable housing.” said Amy Johnson Korba, newly selected chief government affairs officer, ServeMinnesota. “The problems in front of us are big. Too many kids still can’t read or do math at grade level, and there is plenty of work to do to make sure every person has a safe, decent place to live. ServeMinnesota sees a problem and takes action. I’m so excited to be joining an organization that is committed to getting things done.”
Korba began her new role September 30.
About ServeMinnesota
ServeMinnesota is a hub for innovation creating high-impact, evidence-based programs that meet communities where they are, improving lives in Minnesota and beyond. As the state’s Commission on National and Community Service, ServeMinnesota combines national service with research in education, housing, health, environmental conservation, and more. Annually more than 2,000 adults serve their communities through these programs in 78 of the state’s 87 counties. Two of ServeMinnesota’s signature programs, Reading Corps and Math Corps, have received national recognition for their effective and scalable tutoring model. Combining public and private dollars, strong community partnerships, and proven research, ServeMinnesota makes meaningful contributions to the stat
