Logan Sand (they/them) has been with Lutheran Social Service’s Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future (SELF) Program since 2017 and has been a sexuality educator since 2014. Their teaching philosophy is to provide anti-oppression and social justice focused education, with a particular focus on consent, self-reflection, and gender inclusion. Prior to joining LSS, Logan worked in counseling training and curriculum development …
Lee Ann Berlinquette earned her degree in recreation and worked with varsity and intramural athletics and managed a college residence in Thunder Bay, Canada. Lee moved back to Duluth, Minnesota to continue her education in corrections and social work. She worked closely with law enforcement, probation, juvenile court systems, and social services to coordinate diversion programs specifically around juvenile offenders …
Lauren Barineau, MPH, CHES, is the founder of Talk More; focused providing families with resources and support to have positive and proactive conversations about sexuality in age-appropriate ways. Lauren is a dynamic facilitator with almost 15 years of experience as a teacher, a youth development professional, and a sexual health educator. She has a depth of experience working with schools, …
Katie Olson is the Director of Training in the Institute to Transform Child Protection at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Katie develops and implements training curricula focused on mandatory reporting, trauma and resiliency in legal systems, parent representation, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and practical skills for professionals in child welfare and related fields. She is also an adjunct faculty, …
Kathy is the Founder and CEO of movemindfully®, a training and consulting company based on the science of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning. Kathy holds a master’s degree in social work with over 20 years of experience in schools and was adjunct faculty for Saint Mary’s University. Kathy has trained over 50,000 professionals in mind-body practices and has partnered with …
Jack Witt specializes in social-emotional development and lives by a personal mission to help people live better together. He consults and trains in both non-profit and private sector corporations on Social-Emotional Wellness, Coaching & Mentoring for adults and youth, Conflict Resolution, and Interpersonal Workplace Relationships. Through his role in a foster care and clinical counseling agency, Jack created and directs …
Eric Ringgenberg is the Education Program Director for the Autism Society of Minnesota. He has a Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and a Master of Arts in Special Education – Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of St. Thomas. Eric has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum in …
Dr. Verna Cornelia Price has consulted for over 20 years as a human potential expert specializing in personal power, leadership and communicating across cultures. She is the co-founder along with her husband, Brother Shane Price, of the Power of People Leadership Institute and the founder of Girls in Action (renamed Girls Taking Action). Dr Verna began her career as a …
Dr. Lisa Lovelace is the founder of Synergy eTherapy and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and is registered as a tele-health provider in Florida. Dr. Lisa has over 20 years of post graduate level clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults who suffer from a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, …
