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Friends of the Finland CommunityExecutive Director
Nov. 2024 - Apr. 2025Finland, MNNatural Resources, Economic Initiatives, Community Spaces, Demonstrating Sustainable Practices.
University of St. ThomasProgram Coordinator, St. Thomas University Graduate Department of Engineering & Programs in Software
Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2021St. Paul, MNMy job at St. Thomas was primarily administrative, and most of my duties revolved around scheduling, contract management, onboarding, scheduling, and work within various databases and software: Canvas, Cognos, Murphy Online, Banner, Decision Support, 25 Live, Excel and other university databases. My favorite parts of the job were running the Mini-Master's program, working with instructors to build an executive certificate curriculum. I also collected the data, conducted the interviews, and wrote the 50-page draft to write the Benchmark Accreditation Report for the graduate program. Most of my time was spent working remotely due to Covid.
Midwives College of UtahFaculty Director
Aug. 2014 - Mar. 2018Salt Lake City (worked remotely)The core of this job was to recruit, hire, mentor and supervise 35 faculty members located across the United States, all while we expanded to a four-year Bachelor's program, doubled our student population, and created the P&P to support this expansion. Additionally, it was under my purview to address and mediate concerns between students and instructors; maintain internal and external accreditation benchmark standards; plan and execute bi-monthly, live, online faculty meetings and associated training, and manage the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program. What I loved about this job was the creativity and fast pace. It was exciting to be part of the development of a new obstetrical workforce, and to create an academic unit to build a challenging and inspired curriculum. I enjoyed designing meetings and presentations, and identifying best-practices for administration. I left this job to return to midwifery as a working midwife in a St. Paul-area freestanding birth center.
Midwives College of UtahWriting Lab Director
Feb. 2013 - May. 2023As Writing Lab Director, I helped students with one-on-one tutoring and editing. Moreover, I assisted midwifery students working with research, helping them find their voice and create compelling papers that meet academic standards. Our work was primarily APA style in research, personal essays, and practice guideline recommendations written for professionals. As well, I advised students on the creation of public-facing educational materials, social media content, and informed consent documents. Additionally, I created and maintained the MCU Writing Lab website, tracking traffic and reporting quarterly stats to administration. Lastly, each term I teach a series of one-hour mini-courses on APA style, copyright in the classroom, and writing practice guidelines.
Midwives College of UtahAdjunct Faculty Instructor
Mar. 2012 - May. 2023Salt Lake City (work remotely)As an undergraduate instructor, I enjoyed mentoring students and creating awesome curriculum--exploring cooperative and experiential learning. I'm fluent in two learning platforms. I've had extensive training on restorative justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within academia and the obstetric model. Additionally, I have received instruction and certification in adult learning. Courses: Embryology, Well Woman, Advanced Comfort Measures, History of Birth, Pediatrics.
Self-EmployedLicensed Midwife and Birth Duluth Midwifery, LCC
Jan. 2008 - Nov. 2018Duluth, Minnesota AreaOwned & operated an independent, community-based midwifery practice: Birth Duluth Midwifery, LLC. Prior to midwifery, a Le Leche League Leader, a certified birth doula, and credentialed breastfeeding counselor. Internship/clinical placement: Northern Region Hospital, Orange Walk , Belize, Central America (2007); Certified Lamaze Instructor (June 2008-current); Staff Midwife, Health Foundations Birth Center, St Paul, MN (2017-2018). Licensed in MN, MT, WI NRP, BLS certified
Feet in the bogFreelance Writing, Reporting, & Creating
Jan. 2000
Self-EmployedFreelance Writing & Editing
Jan. 1993I love to write, research, interview, and play with ideas. Working freelance has allowed me to innovate and experience emerging platforms. I learn something from every story I write, and every person I interview. Reported essays are dream work--literature of fact, in the style John McPhee. I am a capable and principled investigative reporter, as well. As a returning-to-college-adult, I won several national awards for student journalism and brought statewide change to campus crime reporting through legislative and legal action. Products: Advertising & web copy, book author, magazine editing, proposals, white papers, background papers, reports, reviews, editorial & opinion pieces, executive messaging, press releases, magazine & newspaper reporting, technical writing, editorial project management. SEO proficient. Author: Women of the Colonial Era, North Writers, Yoga for Fun!, Camping for Fun!, Archery for Fun!, Fishing North Carolina, Fishing South Dakota. Publications: Cabin Life Magazine, Compass Point Books, Minnesota Monthly, Duluth News Tribune, Minnesota Women’s Press, Timberjay, Associated Press, Good Housekeeping, Innovate Minnesota, Mothering, Parenting, Bezzy, Healthline, Rebellion!, Cottage Homes, Cabin Life, Midwifery Today, MinnPost Assistant Managing Editor, New Moon Publications 2005-2007 Press Officer, Midwives Alliance of North America 2011-2013 Professional editing: References on request.
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