Regional Events

We host trainings and bring events including ethics, supervision, networking, and other content to all corners of Minnesota! 

In 2022, we updated our geographic regions to align with legislative districts. Each region has a hub location where we may host upcoming events. You can find your region by checking the lists below.  To see networking events by region, check our Networking Events page. 

Northwest

Senate Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9
Hub: Bemidji

Regional Rep: Amy Lindahl, MSW, LICSW, LADC (she/her/hers) – Therapist/SUD Clinical Director at North Homes Children & Family Services 

Northeast

- Senate Districts 3, 7, 8, 10, 11
- Hub: Duluth

Regional Rep: Nomi Ostrander, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW (she/they or fae/faer) – Associate Professor at University of Minnesota–Duluth

Central

- Senate Districts: 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28, 29
- Hub: St. Cloud

Regional Rep: Jessica Vikander, MSW, LGSW (she/her/hers) – Diversion Specialist at MN Department of Human Services

Minneapolis/St. Paul

- Senate Districts 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67
- Hub: Minneapolis/St. Paul

Regional Rep: Katy Armendariz, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers) – CEO at Minnesota CarePartner

Twin Cities North

- Senate Districts 30, 31, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 44
- Hub: Blaine

Regional Rep: Vanessa Heit, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers) – Owner & Mental Health Therapist at Grow Through It, PLLC

Twin Cities West

- Senate Districts 37, 42, 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50
- Hub: Minnetonka

Regional Rep: Deborah Perry, MSW, LICSW (she/her/hers) – Owner & Clinician at Sunlight Counseling Services

Twin Cities Southeast

- Senate Districts 41, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58
- Hub: Lakeville

Regional Rep: Margaret Alie, BSW, LSW (she/her/hers) – School Social Worker at Right Response

Southwest

- Senate Districts 15, 18, 21, 22
- Hub: Mankato

Regional Rep: Leah Hanson, MSW, LGSW (she/her/hers) – Housing Programs Associate at Partners for Housing

Southeast

- Senate Districts 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26
- Hub: Rochester

Regional Rep: James Zimmer, MSSW, LICSW (he/him/his) – Social Work Supervisor at Mayo Clinic