The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition has hired Josh Wise as its new executive director.
The group includes 40 labor, family farm, environmental, faith and social justice organizations and works to support fair trade policies and global justice.
Wise has worked for many nonprofits and advocacy organizations, most recently leading the field program for MN Citizens for the Arts. He also directs the Twin Cities Labor Chorus.
He replaces Jessica Letween, who moved to Washington last fall.
