NASW-MN Legislative Launch

Lunch N Learn Webinar

Part of our monthly Lunch ‘n Learn Webinar Series

Wednesday, January 11 - 12-1 p.m. CST via Zoom

Presenter: Jenny Arneson, LGSW

1 CEU

Are you ready for the MN Legislative session to begin? There are new members, new leaders and new agendas. Join NASW-MN as we review the basics and highlight the changes you can expect this season. Hosted by NASW-MN’s Legislative Consultant, Jenny Arneson, LGSW, you can expect: 

• An overview of the NASW-MN Social Policy Action Network’s (SPAN) work on the 2023 Legislative Agenda
• Review of the new legislative districts and makeup of the House and Senate
• Status of the MN budget and state leader priorities
• A closer look at NASW-MN priorities and action plan

You will receive the access link the day before the webinar.
 

About the Presenter

Jenny Arneson, MSW, LGSW, joined the NASW-MN and the Coalition of Licensed Social Workers as the Legislative Consultant in 2021. She earned her BSW from St. Olaf and MSW from the University of Minnesota. She has a range of professional experience including group work, emergency food and financial services, and county services. After spending years connecting direct practice to macro policy, Jenny ran for office and joined the Minneapolis School Board in 2011 and served through 2022. She has engaged in policy since. 

After spending four years living in Fort Drum, NY, as a military spouse, Jenny settled in her hometown, Legislative District 60A, with her husband, Patrick, and three sons. With her sons in high school and college and her spouse in the Army Reserves, Jenny spends time on the road with her family, and especially enjoys gardening and volunteering with local schools while at home. 

Pricing and Registration

NASW Members - FREE - Register here (NASW members only)

Not-Yet-Members - $15 - Register here