Overall well-being is the result of physical, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual health. Environment and individual lifestyle choices influence personal health. I am inspired to help individuals and communities improve health on all levels where people live, work and play. As part of the Population Health Team at The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), I’m dedicated to achieving our vision: To help communities achieve successful outcomes by simplifying community health improvement so that it is less overwhelming, more manageable, clearly actionable and highly sustainable. Watch this feature documentary produced by Health Catalyst that highlights The Heart of New Ulm Project.I began my career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) working for the Indian Health Service (IHS) diabetes program with the Winnebago and Omaha Tribes of Nebraska. I became certified diabetes educator and have worked as a diabetes specialist for almost 30 years. After moving back home to Minnesota, I earned a Master’s degree in Health Sciences with an emphasis in Community Health and became a health coach enhancing individual's health care experience.
Listed skills include Heart Disease, Nutrition, Diabetes, Healthcare, and 3 others.