ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Janet
ABOUT ME:
Profession
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Owner/Operator: Healthy Alliances Matter Consulting
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Parish Community Health Coordinator
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Retired Director of Rehabilitation
Family
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Caregiver for aging parent
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Two adult children, nine grandchildren
Length of Duluth Residency
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Since 1968
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Western Duluth since 1973
City Commission
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City of Duluth Planning Commission, 2015 – 01/2020
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Planning Commission President, 2019 – 2020
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Vision Committee Member Imagine Duluth 2035 Comprehensive Plan
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Crowd Control Police Protective Gear Policy Working Group
Education
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Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Major: Health and Human Services, University of Superior Wisconsin
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Associate of Art:Liberal Arts/Associate in Science:Corrections, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
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Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant, Duluth Technical College (Lake Superior College)
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National Empowering Women Leadership Development Institute
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Conflict Resolution and Civil Mediation Training
Other Affiliations
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RiverFront Community Development, President
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National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health Cohort 9 Fellow: Bridging Health Duluth
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St Louis County Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee, 3rd District
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Duluth Branch NAACP 1st Vice-President, Health & Environmental Equity Chair
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Cross Cultural Alliance of Duluth
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Duluth League of Women Voters
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Health in All Policies Campaign
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West Duluth Business and Civic Association (West Duluth Business Club)
MISSION STATEMENT
We can make a difference together.
COMMUNITY-CENTERED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
I will actively support and promote business growth that creates jobs in Western Duluth and across our city by building solutions, focusing on priorities and directing action.
HEALTH DISPARITIES
I will continue working on the social, economic, and environmental health disparities based on zip codes in collaboration with local and state partnerships that I have built.
VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
I will advocate for strong neighborhoods to enrich children, families, and individuals living in Western Duluth. Building vibrant neighborhoods with places to live, work and play.
TRANSPORTATION
I will support initiatives for improving aging infrastructure, roads, and streets, as well as
increasing transportation connectivity, improving quality of life and safety for all.