Bauer is director of public policy and civic engagement at Alliance member Family & Children’s Service in Minneapolis, Minn. Bauer background spans the realms of government, business, politics, education, nonprofit community work, development, and civic engagement. He has worked both on statewide campaigns and in state government, served as the executive director of a nonprofit organization, founded two private international foundations, started a fine art publishing company, created and managed numerous community partnerships, and completed years of community work with African-American, African, Latino, Hmong, Native American, and Caucasian youth and families.