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Public Health | Mental Health & Wellness Coach | Finance | Disability Advocate I believe life is about Believing.

I am dedicated to working alongside individuals to help them achieve optimal mental well-being, personal growth, and overall life satisfaction. Believing in ourselves, our ability, our strength, and who we are as a Whole. We are who we believe we are. I love sewing, crocheting, arts and nature.

Last week, I had the opportunity to join Dr. Jen Hall-Lande, a member of our MNLEND (Minnesota Leadership Education in N...
08/03/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to join Dr. Jen Hall-Lande, a member of our MNLEND (Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) leadership team, in attending the University of Minnesota’s LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Health) Institute’s annual summer institute. This experience reinforced how critical adolescence is as a developmental period that shapes trajectories into adulthood, influencing long-term health, behavior, and overall well-being.

This year’s institute placed a strong focus on adolescents’ use of AI and social media, exploring how young people engage with these tools, what they gain from them, and how these platforms influence their identity, relationships, and mental health.
It was a valuable and enriching experience, highlighting that effectively supporting adolescent health requires meaningful collaboration across disciplines, bringing together diverse perspectives to better understand and respond to the evolving needs of young people.

Wrapping up the 2025–2026 MNLEND cohort has been both rewarding and inspiring.The last two weeks of April marked a meani...
05/26/2026

Wrapping up the 2025–2026 MNLEND cohort has been both rewarding and inspiring.

The last two weeks of April marked a meaningful close to this year’s journey. On April 30th, our fellows shared reflections on their experiences throughout the program, highlighting their growth, challenges, and the goals they are carrying forward into their careers. It was powerful to hear how each fellow plans to apply what they’ve learned to create impact in their communities and fields.

In addition, on April 23rd, fellows presented posters showcasing the projects they developed over the course of the program. These presentations reflected not only their hard work but also their commitment to advancing equity, improving systems of care, and supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/Developmental Disabilities (DD) and their families.

We had the opportunity to reconnect three weeks later to celebrate their accomplishments and present their certificates, an important moment to recognize their dedication and officially welcome them into the MNLEND alumni network.

Each year, it is truly a privilege to get to know our fellows, their passions, their career paths, and their vision for the future. Watching them grow professionally and seeing how they plan to carry this work forward is incredibly meaningful.
I also find myself learning so much from them and from our speakers each year. This experience has even inspired me to return to school to pursue another master’s in Social Work, so I can continue growing and contributing more deeply to the community.

As we say goodbye to this cohort, we are already preparing to welcome a new group of fellows in the coming months. The work continues, and so does the impact.

As our director, Amy Hewitt, always says: “Once an MNLEND fellow, always an MNLEND fellow.”

𝟓 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) conversations are happening more...
04/21/2026

𝟓 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) conversations are happening more than ever, but there are still common misconceptions that hold organizations back:

𝟏. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞.
It includes lived experiences, abilities, perspectives, gender, culture, and more.
𝟐. 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧..
Representation is important, but without inclusive systems, people don’t feel valued or heard.
𝟑. 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬.
Impact matters more than intent. We must be willing to listen, learn, and adjust.
𝟒. 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐑’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
It requires commitment at every level: leadership, teams, and organizational culture.
𝟓. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
Conversations are a starting point, but real change requires action, accountability, and leadership.

DEIB is not a checkbox; it’s ongoing, intentional work.
The question is: What actions are we taking today to move beyond awareness into impact?

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