Bob Baumann, President
Kate Garza, Vice President
Kate Garza was elected to the Board of Education in April 2021. She graduated from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Kate holds her Social Work license in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is a Medical Social Worker specializing in hospice care, also working with mental health, frail elders, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.
Kate and her husband Jesse have resided in Hudson for the past 19 years. Together, they have three children who are currently attending Hudson schools or have graduated from the Hudson School District.
Kate has enjoyed volunteering in the classrooms for the past 17 years. She serves on the Hudson Raiders Swim and Dive and Dive Boosters boards, and served as a Destination Imagination coach. Kate also provides support for those who are bereaved throughout the St. Croix Valley.
Molly Powers, Clerk
Molly was elected to the Board of Education in April of 2021. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with degrees in History and Political Science and a minor in Women’s Studies. Molly has worked in publishing, in the automotive industry and most recently, as a part-time bookkeeper.
Molly and her husband Pat have lived in North Hudson since 1993 and have two adult children who graduated from HHS in 2021.
Molly has served the Hudson community in a variety of ways, including volunteering extensively in the public schools, serving on the executive boards of the Hudson Backpack Program and Hudson SAFE, and youth ministry at Bethel Lutheran Church.
Molly enjoys reading, learning new things, cabin time, spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee, and her two pups.
Bryan Dahl, Member
Bryan Dahl was elected to the Board of Education in April 2025. A Hudson native, he majored in History at St. John’s University and later earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He has a 15+ year career in public finance management, working with state-level leadership, agencies and constituents to manage, analyze and evolve budget models.
Empowering our youth is a life-long passion that started as a camp counselor in high school, and continues today with his dedication to volunteering, coaching, and engaging with the community. Serving on the school board is a heartfelt extension of this commitment to supporting our next generation.
Bryan enjoys a lively family life in St. Joe with his wife, three young kids (4K, 3rd grade, and 6th grade in the 25-26 school year) and a new puppy. Their home buzzes with activity as they juggle all of the activities, obstacles and friendships of this phase of life. Outside of work and family, Bryan finds joy on the golf course, out on the boat, watching sports, and at live music events.
Erin Gerlach, Member
Erin Gerlach was elected to the Hudson Board of Education in April 2025. She is the Sales and Marketing Director for Aves Studio LLC and has over a decade of professional experience in human resources, employee relations, and organizational leadership. Erin studied graphic design, marketing, advertising, and business and holds continuing education certifications in human resources, health, and wellness.
A lifelong Hudson native, Erin is an alumnus of both St. Patrick’s School and Hudson High School. She has served as a board member for the Hudson Virtual Charter School (WVS) and has actively participated in the Future Search Project and the Character Education Council. Erin also donates her time through various organizations, teaching art classes for children and adults nationwide. She is passionate about kids, art, health, and academics and is committed to ensuring that Hudson schools remain focused on student success.
Erin and her husband, Matthew, live in Hudson with their three children, all of whom attend schools in the Hudson School District. She previously served as PTO President at Trinity Academy, where she worked to strengthen school-community relationships. Erin brings her creative background as an artist to her volunteer work and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, gardening for wellness, hiking, and participating in archery league.
Megan Rozowski, Treasurer
Megan was elected to the Board of Education in April 2023. She majored in Economics at Carleton College and earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Megan is the director of research and policy development at the Minnesota Private College Council. Her career has focused on improving higher education access and outcomes.
Megan grew up in River Falls and lives in St. Joe with her husband and two daughters — her eldest attends Houlton Elementary School and her younger daughter will enroll in 4K in the fall of 2024.
Maria Rudie, Member
Maria was elected to the Board of Education in April 2025. She lives in Hudson with her husband and their two sons, who are currently in 8th and 9th grade.
Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict and a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. She is a Senior Manager with Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health, where she leads national programs focused on helping adults and youth quit tobacco and vaping.
Her long-standing dedication to the Hudson schools includes volunteering in classrooms and serving on several key committees, such as the Elementary Re-boundary Committee (2018), the Human Growth and Development Committee (2023), and the current Teaching and Learning Committee. Beyond the schools, she is the chair of the Vibrant Communities Fund at the St. Croix Valley Foundation, which supports nonprofits addressing mental health needs in the region.
