Ardis Anderberg
Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
Over 16 years in professional nursing including long term care, home care, assisted living/housing with services, foster care, ICF/MR.
Education
BS in Nursing, Bethel College, PHN certificate
Twyla Anderson
Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
26 years of professional nursing experience, 21 of those in a hospital setting, also worked part time with the Healthy Seniors Project and in Hospice, 5 years with AXIS Healthcare.
Education
Diploma RN, Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing, BAN in Business Administration, Metropolitan State University
Community Involvement
Board of Directors - Sanctuary of the Heart (Unity Church)
Meribeth Arndt
Community Resource Manager
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Experience
20 years in post-acute rehabilitation, LTC advocacy and community services
Education
BS in Communication Disorders
Randall Bachman
Executive Director
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Experience
Over 35 years of experience in local and state government, and in the nonprofit sector.
Education
BA in Sociology, University of Missouri; MA in Counseling, University of New Hampshire
Community Involvement
Chairperson, Autism Recovery Foundation
Mary Blegen
Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
25 years in serving persons with disabilities in both leadership direct service roles, including, executive leadership of community support programs and supported housing for persons with severe and persistent mental illness, adult day and partial hospitalization program design and implementation, human resources management, care coordination, case management and therapeutic recreation.
Education
Bachelors in Mental Health and Counseling, University of Minnesota; AA in Recreation for Special Groups, University of Minnesota; Graduate courses in Leadership and Management of Non-Profit Organizations, University of Missouri - St. Louis.
Community Involvement
Member of the Bloomington Special Education Advisory Council
Teresa Bly
Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
Over 10 years in health care and nursing, including acute psychiatric care, epilepsy, pediatrics, home care, ICF/MR, assisted living, health coordination, research and nursing education; program development and management, healthcare and nursing informatics, public health and community-based programs. Completed a research study on telehealth with seniors living independently in the community.
Education
BS in Nursing, College of St. Catherine; MS in Nursing (Public Health track), University of Minnesota; Public Health Nurse certification
Karol Chamberlin
Member Services/Provider Assistance Manager Experience
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Experience
Over 23 years of office management/supervision in the healthcare field, including 15 years as Office Manager of the Medical Rehabilitation Department at Courage Center; Small business owner for 2½ years-providing moving specialist services to seniors.
Education
College experience in Art History and Human Resources (senior standing); Two-year degree in Health Information, College of St. Catherine; certified RHIT
Michelle Cox
Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
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Education
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Community Involvement
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Lois Foehringer
Disability Care Coordination Manager
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Experience
25 years in healthcare and community development including acute care, rehabilitation, homecare, transcultural care, health coordination, supervision and management; Leadership role in program development and management of small scale integrated community development projects focusing on agriculture, education, health, cottage industries and relief in Southeast Asia
Education
BS in Nursing, St. Olaf College; PHN Certification
Trish Morgan-John
Mental Health Specialist
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Experience
20 years experience providing healthcare, social services, advocacy, and mental health in community and in-patient settings.
Education
BA in Sociology, Macalester College; MA in Counseling/Psychology, St. Mary's University
Community Involvement
Volunteer facilitator for Minneapolis Coalition for Grief and Loss Support Groups; Volunteer for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.
Jennifer Perry
Medica Care Coordination Supervisor
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Experience
Over 10 years of advocacy work partnering with people with disabilities, several years experience educating Minnesotans on consumer rights in consumer protection role and congressional case work experience. Trained as a support services provider (SSP) for deafblind individuals and was a pre-K educational assistant at a school for deaf children.
Education
Masters in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University, Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and American Sign Language Studies Certificate from St. Paul Technical College. Nearly two years of training for Educational (ASL) interpreting from St. Paul Technical College.
Community Involvement
Extracurricular club advisor for a cross-disability group at Eden Prairie High School. Family and Consumer Education Steering Community member at Eden Prairie High School. Past board member Hands On Twin Cities, a nonprofit. Past member of Washington, DC Area ADAPT.
Kathy Thurston
Director of Disability Care Coordination
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Experience
25 years in health care and nursing, including acute care, home care, assisted living, school health and special education for children with disabilities; focusing on public health and care coordination in community-based programs; program development and management, quality improvement, staff development and supervision, developing and fostering partnerships with health plans, senior housing, long-term care providers and other community-based service provider waiver programs; Care coordination experience with PMAP, MSHO, and Medicare-HMO programs; Developed a geriatric specialty clinic and care coordination program for older adults with chronic health concerns
Education
BS in Nursing, St. Olaf College; MA in Nursing and Health Systems (pending), Bethel University; Public Health Nurse certification