Paul Meunier is the executive director of the Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA) and has spent the majority of his adult life working to improve the lives of young people and the communities he’s served. A trained psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary’s University, Paul worked for 14 years as the lead of a setting IV emotional behavioral disorder (EBD) therapeutic program. Paul’s experience as an elected official began in 2004 as a member of the Ham Lake City Council. He was elected mayor of Ham Lake in 2006 and served until 2011.
Before joining YIPA’s staff in 2011, Paul was a member of YIPA’s Board of Directors and served as its vice president. Currently, Paul spends a considerable amount of time building bipartisan relationships and coalitions with lawmakers serving in the Minnesota State Legislature. He thoroughly enjoys politics and advocating for youth and the youth workers that serve them.