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NASW-MN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee

Beth Winterfeldt

President

Beth Winterfeldt, MSW, LGSW

she/her/hers

Programs and Advocacy Director at Partners for Housing Mankato and St. Peter Minnesota

Juliana Robertson

Vice President

Juliana Robertson, BA, MA, MSW, LICSW

she/her/hers

Behavioral Health Therapist/Clinical Social Worker at Red Lake Indian Health Services

Angie Dannewitz-Johnson

Secretary

Angie Dannewitz-Johnson, MSW, LSW

she/her/hers

Behavioral Health Case Manager at Clay County Social Services

Geographic Unit Representatives

Learn more about our Geographic Regions, see the Map, & join our Networking Events!

Amy Lindahl

Northwest

Amy Lindahl, MSW LICSW, LADC

she/her/hers

Therapist/SUD Clinical Director at North Homes Children & Family Services

Nomi Ostrander

Northeast

Nomi Ostrander, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW

she/they or fae/faer

Associate Professor at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Jessica Vikander

Central

Jessica Vikander, MSW, LGSW

she/her/hers

Diversion Specialist at MN Department of Human Services

Katy Armendariz

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Katy Armendariz, MSW, LICSW

she/her/hers

CEO at Minnesota CarePartner

Vanessa Heit

Twin Cities North

Vanessa Heit, MSW, LICSW

she/her/hers

Owner and Mental Health Therapist at Grow Through It, PLLC

Deborah Perry

Twin Cities West

Deborah Perry, MSW, LICSW

she/her/hers

Owner & Clinician at Sunlight Counseling Services

Margaret Alie

Twin Cities Southeast

Margaret Alie, BSW, LSW

she/her/hers

School Social Worker at Right Response

Leah Hanson

Southwest

Leah Hanson, MSW, LGSW

she/her/hers

Housing Programs Associate at Partners for Housing

James Zimmer

Southeast

James Zimmer, MSSW, LICSW

he/him/his

Social Work Supervisor, Mayo Clinic

At-Large Representatives

PACE

Katy Cobb, MSW, LISW
they/he/she

Practicum Coordinator and Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota's School of Social Work

SPAN

Sarah Busch, MSW, LGSW
she/her/hers

Community Engagement & Outreach Manager at Missions Inc. Programs

Sunita L. Khosa

Membership

Sunita Khosa, MSW and MAHS Student

she/her/hers

St. Catherine University student; Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service Worker at Beechwood Inc.

Neerja Singh

Ethics

Neerja Singh, MSW, PhD, LICSW, LADC

she/her/hers

Clinical Director at Department of Human Services

Student Representatives

Bryce Premo

Master of Social Work

Bryce Premo, BSW

he/him/his

Augsburg University

Sarah Sypnieski

Bachelor of Social Work

Sarah Sypnieski

she/her/hers

The College of Saint Scholastica; Residential Advisor; Senior Youth Worker at Lutheran Social Services Bethany Crisis Shelter

Call for Nominations

Our Chapter is seeking NASW members from across the state with varied experience and expertise to help lead and represent our Chapter! Communities of color and folx in Greater Minnesota are especially encouraged to apply, and previous board or leadership experience is not required. All nominees will be asked to complete a brief application, and those slated on the ballot will be voted upon by Chapter Election in May. View open positions and learn more here.

Nominate yourself or a colleague here. Closes on April 20, 2025.

Contact someone on the Board

Please reach out to us by phone at 651-293-1935 or e-mail at kgoodenough.naswmn@socialworkers.org.