Niila Hebert is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement and an established leader in community engagement, fundraising, program development, and volunteerism.  As a long-time MAVA member, board member, and volunteer, she is passionate about the impact volunteers and the professionals who work with them can have on their communities. 

Highly skilled in creating partnerships, Niila catalyzes transformative change through collaborative engagement. She is a DEI trainer and inclusion champion, bringing her core values of equity, access, and justice to her advocacy for Black and LGBTQ+ communities. In addition, she is a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and a Certified Professional Project Manager (CCPM)