Welcome to the website of Astein Osei

Dr. Astein Osei is a dedicated educator and fierce advocate for equity who has made significant contributions to the community through his involvement in various charitable organizations. This website highlights his commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families in St. Louis Park and beyond. 

1. Children First Executive Committee member (2017-2023) Children First works to ensure that all children and youth in St. Louis Park thrive in life and school and are prepared for college, career, and community success. The organization also strives to ensure that public and private sector partners provide essential support to families. Astein served as the executive committee chair from 2021-2023, leading the organization's efforts to create a supportive environment for children and youth in the community.
   
   
2. St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Board member (2017-2023) The St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports various community outreach programs, including neighborhood watch, National Night Out, Children First, Cops Connect with Kids Program, summer youth safety camp, and Citizens' Police Academy. The organization also provides a crime tip line that offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of people who commit crimes. As a board member, Astein has been actively involved in promoting safety and crime prevention in the St. Louis Park community.
   
   
3. Perspectives Board of Directors (2019-2023) Founded in 1976, Perspectives, Inc. was an award-winning human service program that addressed pressing societal issues such as homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental illness, poor nutrition, and lack of access to services. The organization's specific target population was mothers and their children, and at one point, it was the largest therapeutic supportive housing program for women and children in Minnesota. As a board member, Astein contributed to the organization's mission of providing extensive services, including recovery and mental health programs, job readiness, and parenting education.
   
   
4. Wallin Education Partners Trustee (2020-2023) Wallin Education Partners provides financial aid, advising, and access to scholars in need, making college graduation accessible for students with financial need for over three decades. As a trustee and member of the governance committee, Astein has been actively involved in ensuring that the organization continues to provide the necessary support for students to achieve their educational goals.

Through his dedicated work with these organizations, Astein Osei has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children, youth, and families in the St. Louis Park community and beyond.