Kania Johnson

Kania Johnson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and holds a Master of Public Policy from the Hubert H. Humphrey School…

Joanne Hodgeman

Joanne Hodgeman is a single mother of three, a social worker, and a foster care survivor. Joanne has been advocating in the child welfare…

Asha Boggs

Asha is a trans-racial adoptee from India who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict. She has always held…

Betty Yang

Betty is a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in Frogtown. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota, majoring in sociology. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in clinical social work at St. Kate’s to serve her community more efficiently as a future social worker.

Mureithi Gakuo

Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Mureithi has been living in Minnesota since 2002. He has worked for more than 15 years in social services and education. He is accomplished in areas of research. Mureithi takes a person-centered approach- trying to understand clients within their family, community, and cultural contexts- with a particular interest on how intersectional identities influence a person’s self-identity.

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Minnesota CarePartner/Roots Recovery is now Roots Wellness Center