I have been the Executive Director at HOPE in Aitkin for 6+ years and will continue with dual leadership for both non-profits. HOPE provides free & confidential services to families experiencing domestic violence.  We believe that ending cycles of abuse starts at a young age.  HOPE educates and promotes healthy relationships and preventing teen dating violence.  They partner with 7 area schools and youth centers (Aitkin & Crow Wing County), grades 6-12. 💜

Work history with teens:⬇️

💙Program Director at Cuyuna Range Youth Center (they still hold a place in my heart) and I was just there assisting for open hours this weekend!

🥎Fastpitch softball coach in Pierz for Community Ed (8 yrs), Varsity Pioneers Team (1 yr), Fan (Forever ) for grades 7-12th. 

🖤Morrison County, Public Health Educator ~ EPIC (Encouraging Positive Influence & Choices) student group @ Pierz Healy High.  Grades 7-12, 250+ teens.  Our focus was character building, strength finding, volunteerism & providing safe spaces for teens to have fun w/peers.

🤎Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Public Health Educator ~ Overnight teen leadership conference in Minneapolis.

If you know me and are willing to share your experiences with future parents/guardians & teens ~ what they can expect or what your experience was, please comment below!!  It’s helpful to hear first hand from others in their own words. 💕

I look forward to earning and building the trust of the Aitkin community to create a safe, inclusive and kind space for teens! 

The community is so excited to have Megan as our Program Director!