
Dynamic and compassionate Social Worker with over a decade of experience at Washington County, specializing in chemical health, elderly care, reassessment and crisis response. Demonstrated leadership in community engagement, including serving as a MnChoices Mentor and advocating for anti-racism. Skilled in intensive case management and community education, with a strong commitment to improving individual and community well-being.
2010-2014: Chemical Health Case Manager doing intensive case management for individuals with chemical health and mental health needs. Completed MICD Commitments. 2015: Elderly Waiver Case Management-Case manager for individuals over age 65 to ensure all health and safety needs were met while living in the community as independently as able. 2016-Present: MnChoices Reassessor-assess individuals on the CADI, CAC, DD, EW, AC waiver for health and safety needs using the MnChoices Tool. Make recommendations for services that can best meet their needs to remain safely in their home. 2024-Present: Crisis Response Team: Respond to crisis calls over the phone and in person in the community. Collaborate with community members to ensure needs are met. Additional responsibilities: Rule 25 certified, MnChoices Certified Assessor, MC for All Staff event 2017, Branch Director for FAC, MnChoices Mentor, piloted MnSP with DHS, member of Anti Racism ERG for the past 6 years
*Victim advocate, provided one on one advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence *Facilitated 2 support groups per week, answer crisis calls and walk in’s *Primary advocate for all families in shelter *Community education/prevention presentations
*Hired, trained and supervised 20+ staff in group home setting *Coordinated services for clients with Developmental Disabilities to ensure health, recreation and daily living needs were met *Wrote and implemented daily program plans, care planning and provided client support
Volunteer experience:
*Parent Leadership Cohort, Somerset Schools (2025)
*Baseball coach and now Board Member, Somerset Youth Baseball Association (2019-present)
*Friends of the Somerset Library Board Member (2021-2023) *Community Developmental Disabilities Club, WWTC-Vice President (1998)
*Community Developmental Disabilities Club, WWTC-President (1999) *Breaking Boundaries, UW-Stout-Speaker (2000)
*Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Big Sister volunteer (2001-2003) *Special Olympics-Basketball coach (2003-2005)
*St Croix Valley Alliance Against Family Violence, Coordinated Community Response Team-Member (2008-2009)
*Washington County Family Assistance Center Member