Mike Feeken is the Strategic Partnerships Advisor with First Five Nebraska, where he bridges early childhood policy with local and regional economic development. An elected official, Mike served on the St. Paul City Council before becoming Mayor, giving him direct insight into how child care access supports workforce participation, business retention, and vibrant communities. Previously, he was the city’s longtime economic development director, with a career built on cross-sector collaboration and aligning stakeholders around shared goals. He has held leadership roles with the Nebraska Economic Developers Association, South Central Economic Development District, Rotary, and Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership. Mike brings both policy expertise and practical experience to his work and holds a B.A. in Communication Production from Hastings College.