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Meet Your Board
The Faces of Our Association
Nicole Swanson
President
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Nicole Swanson was born and raised in Douglas County. She lives on a small hobby farm with her husband and two children. Her husband is also in law enforcement, which keeps their household very busy. Before becoming a Deputy, she obtained her bachelor’s degree Criminal Justice with a focus of Sociology from Concordia University in Saint Paul. She started her career as a Family and Youth Advocate at the Harriet Tubman Shelter in Maplewood. She eventually returned home and was hired with the Sheriff’s Office as a 911 Dispatcher, while she completed the Law Enforcement Skills program.
Since 2015, she has been with the Sheriff’s Office working in a variety of different assignments, including, Road Patrol, Water Patrol, School Resource Officer, DARE, Domestic Violence Task Force, Douglas County Sheriff’s Federation and SWAT Negotiations and Peer Support. She also serves on the Minnesota DARE Board. Most recently, Nicole completed the Women in Leadership certificate from Minnesota State University in Mankato and Minnesota Sheriff’s Association Institute for Credible Leadership certification.
Nicole believes law enforcement is a calling. It is not easy, but if you keep a pure heart and you never forget why you started, your service will be rewarding.
Brianna Kisch
2nd Vice President
St Paul Police Department
My name is Brianna Kisch. I work for the Saint Paul Police department. I currently work the west district
patrol. I was assigned to our training unit for a year and a half helping teach our academies. I am a taser
instructor, RRA (response to resistance an aggression) instructor, DRE/SFST instructor, and a full time
Lead FTO. I also help teach on the side with STORM Training Group with varies different trainings for
multiple departments throughout the state of Minnesota. Teaching is my passion, and I enjoy
empowering the next generation of women who enter into the policing field.
Amanda St. George
Treasurer
Apple Valley Police Department
Amanda St. George began her law enforcement career in 2011 in Iowa with the West Des Moines Police Department. There she became a member of the IaAWP, Iowa’s chapter of the Associate for Women Police and gained an appreciation for the support and mentorship provided by the organization. In 2016 she returned to her home state of Minnesota where she was hired with the Metro Transit Police Department before joining the Apple Valley Police Department in 2023. Over the course of her career, she has held a variety of roles including Use of Force Instructor, R.A.D. Self-Defense Instructor, CPR Instructor, MTPD Honor Guard Member, Field Training Officer (FTO), Physical Evidence Officer (PEO), and Explorer Advisor. Several years ago, Amanda took on the role of the Scholarship Committee Co-Chair for the MAWP and was elected to the MAWP board as Treasurer in 2025.
Christina Mignone
Secretary
Grace Church
Guided by faith and grounded in law enforcement experience, I serve as a strategic safety leader within the school community. In my role as a School Resource Officer, I steward church campus security initiatives, collaborate with administrators on threat assessment and crisis response planning, cultivate proactive partnerships with students, staff, and families. Committed to integrity, accountability, and mentorship, I balance enforcement responsibilities with prevention-focused engagement, ensuring a secure learning environment while fostering trust, education, and positive youth development.
Mignone is a dynamic and versatile professional with a strong background in law enforcement, recruitment, mentorship and recruitment marketing strategy. She served on the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Community Engagement Team as the Recruitment, Engagement, and Mentorship Associate and Graphic Designer for the department.
Mignone’s professional career began in customer service and as a photography business owner/graphic designer, where she developed a strong foundation in creativity, entrepreneurship, and client engagement. She later transitioned into public safety, serving as a Reserve Officer and Community Service Officer with the Elk River Police Department, followed by five successful years serving as a Minnesota State Trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol. During her time she built trusted relationships within the community and sharpened her communication, leadership, and design skills. As an enterprising professional with a creative approach to problem-solving, Mignone brings innovation and strategic thinking to every role. Her passion for meaningful engagement led her to focus on recruitment, where she now leverages her diverse experience to attract, connect with, and inspire the next generation of law enforcement professionals while living out her faith. Mignone has mentored over 60 aspiring law enforcement professionals and provided recruitment guidance to more than 30 agencies across Minnesota and has been invested in the MAWP mission since serving as the Secretary since 2023 on her second term.
Ashlee Lange
Historian
UMPD
Captain Ashlee Lange serves as Patrol Captain for the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, bringing over 15 years of law enforcement and leadership experience. She oversees patrol operations, supervisor development, and strategic initiatives that support campus safety across a complex, multi-campus environment.
Throughout her career, Captain Lange has held roles including FTO, Sergeant and Lieutenant, with a strong focus on mentorship, training, and building a culture of accountability and wellness. She is committed to developing future leaders, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing women in law enforcement.
Outside of work, Ashlee is a proud mother of two daughters and is passionate about leadership development, service, and continuous growth both professionally and personally. Ashlee has met some lifelong friends through MAWP and cherishes those relationships.
Abby Mumme
Debora Ocloo
Immediate Past President
St. Cloud Police Department
Debora Ocloo has been employed with the City of St. Cloud since October 2016. Throughout her career, she has served in several roles, including Patrol Officer, University Liaison Officer on the Campus Area Police Services Unit (CAPS), Community Response Team (CRT) within the Community Engagement Division, and Investigator with the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force (CMHTTF). She currently serves as a Sergeant in the Patrol Division.
Passionate about mentorship and empowering others, Debora co-founded Women of Worth (WOW), a mentorship program for young women in grades 8–12 in the St. Cloud area. She is dedicated to fostering positive growth and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in her community. In addition, Debora has served with the St. Cloud Youth Leadership Academy (SCYLA) as a Cadre member for both the boys’ and girls’ programs and as a Drill Sergeant for the girls’ camps. Debora has also had the privilege of leading a Women in Law Enforcement retreat the past few years through Protectors Peak in Idaho, a place where servants can go to rest, renew, and reconnect with God.
In addition to her primary duties, Debora has participated in numerous specialty assignments within the department, including Recruitment, Peer Support member and team Coordinator, Crime Scene Technician, Forensic Phone Analysis, Defensive Tactics Instruction, and Academy-related training and mentorship. She is also a 500Rising women’s self-defense instructor and has taught self-defense courses at St. Cloud State University and within the community.
A native of the St. Cloud area, Debora earned both her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and her Master of Arts in Special Studies, with a concentration in Mental Health and Addictions, from St. Cloud State University.
Outside of work, Debora enjoys spending time with family and friends and has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Her interests include fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, bonfires, traveling, and staying active, with a recent focus on Jiu-Jitsu and remains actively involved in serving and supporting her community.
Debora also served a total of five years on the MAWP Board, holding the roles of Historian, Communications Director, and President. She is grateful for the opportunity to have served the organization and honored to have led it as President.
Communications Director
Alexandria PD
Abigail Mumme is employed with the City of Alexandria. She started in June 2021 and is currently assigned as a patrol officer with a special focus on predatory offenders. Abby is one of the Use of Force Instructors. Abby graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College with an AAS degree in Law Enforcement. She still enjoys spending time at the college and has helped act, evaluate, and teach courses since she graduated. Abby loves the lake life (paddleboarding, swimming, boating), spoiling her nieces and nephews, and training Jiujitsu.