Kara Hirdman

Yeah, well, OK, so I. posed myself as a lifelong learner, which I think is very important when it pertains to trauma and mental well-being because we're constantly learning new stuff.

Yeah, well, OK, so I. posed myself as a lifelong learner, which I think is very important when it pertains to trauma and mental well-being because we're constantly learning new stuff.

Growing up in a family with public service workers and addiction within my own family and my own personal understanding of trauma, that actually kicked off my interest in an undergrad in psychology, a master's in family education. I'm currently enrolled in a doctorate Educational Leadership and Learning Program. I've lived in three countries, all in the Americas.

Growing up in a family with public service workers and addiction within my own family and my own personal understanding of trauma, that actually kicked off my interest in an undergrad in psychology, a master's in family education. I'm currently enrolled in a doctorate Educational Leadership and Learning Program. I've lived in three countries, all in the Americas.

I've worked within mental health and well-being for over 30 years, you know, in different areas with all ages. So St. Joseph's Home for Children, Alexandra House. I'm a peer support specialist. I've worked as a high school teacher in alternative high schools. As you said before, I was a director of healthy living.

I've worked within mental health and well-being for over 30 years, you know, in different areas with all ages. So St. Joseph's Home for Children, Alexandra House. I'm a peer support specialist. I've worked as a high school teacher in alternative high schools. As you said before, I was a director of healthy living.

at the YMCA and worked for the Y for many, many years, including creating a partnership with the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and bringing health and wellness to the women in prison during that time. I also was the health and wellness coordinator.

at the YMCA and worked for the Y for many, many years, including creating a partnership with the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and bringing health and wellness to the women in prison during that time. I also was the health and wellness coordinator.

All right, we lost Kira. The people around me.

All right, we lost Kira. The people around me.

Oh, no.

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The last 10 seconds. Sorry. Yeah. My internet connection, it says it's, it's there, but yeah, sometimes I, my Xfinity kicks out. So the work that I've previously done, you know, within nonprofit and for-profit such as Alexandra house, um, St. Joseph's Home for Children, working with all different ages, living in a couple different countries.

The last 10 seconds. Sorry. Yeah. My internet connection, it says it's, it's there, but yeah, sometimes I, my Xfinity kicks out. So the work that I've previously done, you know, within nonprofit and for-profit such as Alexandra house, um, St. Joseph's Home for Children, working with all different ages, living in a couple different countries.

As a director of healthy living at the YMCA, like I stated before, and bringing health and wellness to women in prison in a partnership, that was a phenomenal opportunity to create change, as well as working for the St. Paul Fire Department. And so,

As a director of healthy living at the YMCA, like I stated before, and bringing health and wellness to women in prison in a partnership, that was a phenomenal opportunity to create change, as well as working for the St. Paul Fire Department. And so,

All of those experiences really helped me understand, you know, individuals, health and wellness, trauma, informed care, and also continually learning and listening. So a big part right now of my position is I'm listening to the community, I'm listening to the department and the staff members, kind of seeing who's doing what, where I can help

All of those experiences really helped me understand, you know, individuals, health and wellness, trauma, informed care, and also continually learning and listening. So a big part right now of my position is I'm listening to the community, I'm listening to the department and the staff members, kind of seeing who's doing what, where I can help

bring mental health and wellness and awareness and creating and helping the department, you know, which they've already started some of that work. I'm sure Patty can discuss that, but helping them become trauma informed. So, and through all of this, I'm just really focused on right now, specifically in this first six months, really listening to what's

bring mental health and wellness and awareness and creating and helping the department, you know, which they've already started some of that work. I'm sure Patty can discuss that, but helping them become trauma informed. So, and through all of this, I'm just really focused on right now, specifically in this first six months, really listening to what's