Donna moved to Boise in 2015 after retiring from a long career at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. She retired a second time (maybe this time it will stick?) in 2025 from Boise State University where she supported the mission of creating an inclusive research ecosystem. She believes in the strength of community and is the lead organizer of NENA's newest event, the North End Night Out.​​

Autumn is a Boise native and Boise High graduate, as well as a long-time North End homeowner (in the Hays Historic District) and NENA volunteer. She serves as Communications Director, Hyde Park Street Fair Co-Chair, and as NENA’s resident IT specialist, photographer, and journalist. She's also served as a "newsie" for the past 15+ years. Outside NENA, she works for Preservation Idaho as their Operations & Event Manager, has a pleasantly plump cat, two massive dogs, two elementary-aged kids, and a husband who may (or may not)  share her unbridled enthusiasm for historic houses. 

Garrett grew up in the North End, attending Washington, Longfellow, North, and Boise High. He worked in D.C. for many years and now resides on 12th & Fort Street with his husband, Kent. Garrett works for the City of Boise as the Director of Community Partnerships, where he liaises with the Boise School District, hospitals, nonprofits, and faith leaders. He is part of the North End News committee.​

Scott is a former resident of the North End and a longtime Hyde Park business owner of Parilla Grill and 13th Street Pub and Grill. Scott acts as NENA’s official Hyde Park commercial liaison, an important role that helps keep NENA's relationship with business owners and employees strong and communications open.​

Kari lives on Harrison Boulevard, in a home that has been in her husband's family for three generations. Kari helps coordinate city agencies and neighborhood involvement for Harrison’s annual Halloween celebrations and acts as a liaison for Harrison residents year-round.

Travis, a well-established artist in the Boise community, has resided in the North End since 1980. He owns a home with his spouse, Star, on 8th Street near Hollywood Market. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Travis is a business owner and a political activist. He has actively participated in various boards for different organizations and currently serves on the Hyde Park Street Fair committee. He has three dogs and one cat.

You might recognize Dom from TriTown Bicycles in Hyde Park, where she has spent years helping folks gear up and get rolling. A longtime North End homeowner and proud graduate of Lowell, North, and Boise High, Dom is an avid outdoors-person who loves everything from biking the Dump Loop and skiing her knees off, to hitting up any golf course with an available tee time and walking the neighborhood. She is dedicated to making our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and is always up for lending a hand to help the North End thrive. Dom is also passionate about adult tap dancing.

Neysa is a longtime North End resident and homeowner, as well as the editor of the North End News. She raised three kids here--graduates of Longfellow, North, and Boise High--and volunteered in the public schools, serving for ten years on the Longfellow PTO and then on the school district’s community advisory council, and then on the 2006 school levy campaign. She has volunteered for decades in the homeless community. A writer and musician, Neysa is into books, dogs, hiking, movies, and justice and equity for all.

Danielle is a 4th generation North Ender, as well as a neighborhood business owner of Bombshells and Blokes hair salon on State Street. Danielle and her husband have two kids, including one who attends North. She has past board experience with Idaho Rivers United and the Boise Regional Realtors Cultural Diversity Committee, as well as volunteer experience with ALPHA, a thrift store, and a food pantry. Danielle aims to foster the welcoming culture of the neighborhood and guarantee a safe and kind place for all residents.

Lorna is an Idaho native who has called Boise’s North End home for more than 35 years. Recently retired from a legal career with Ada County, she spent much of her practice working on civil matters involving planning and zoning issues. In retirement, she maintains her law license to continue providing pro bono legal services. Motivated by conversations with neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lorna became interested in greater involvement with NENA and community advocacy. She is committed to listening to residents, understanding their concerns, and ensuring their voices are represented in neighborhood discussions and decision-making.

Kate has deep roots in Boise’s North End, dating back to her years as a Boise High student and summers spent working at Parrilla during college. After returning to Idaho nearly 20 years later, she and her family made the North End their home and she became actively involved with NENA as a way to reconnect with the community. Since then, Kate has served on the Historic Preservation Committee, helped organize two Holiday Home Tours, staffed the NENA booth at numerous Hyde Park Street Fairs, and volunteered at a variety of neighborhood events. Her long-standing commitment reflects her passion for preserving and strengthening the North End community.

Olivia is a junior at Boise High School with a strong commitment to community-building and youth engagement in Boise’s North End. Passionate about strengthening connections between students and their neighborhood, she advocates for greater youth participation in community events and decision-making. Olivia brings leadership experience from her work as a YMCA camp counselor and lifeguard, where she mentors younger students while balancing responsibility and teamwork. Known for her approachable demeanor, curiosity, and strong communication skills, she values family, community, and building meaningful relationships across generations.