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John Hoffman 763-245-7562 8224 109th Place, North Champlin MN 55316 john@johnhoffmanmn.com BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: John Hoffman is a current Minnesota State Senator service Senate District 34 which is made up of Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton and Rogers. He was first elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016, 2020 and 2022. He is the current Chair of the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee in the Minnesota Senate which oversees 16 Billion Dollars of services in Minnesota. He served on the Human Services Reform Policy and Finance Committee as the Ranking Lead. He also served on the Aging and Long-Term Care committee, Governors Workforce Development Committee, the School Trust Land Education Committee as Vice Chair, and on the Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council as former Chair. He was the Business Development Director for ALLY Business Solutions, an organization that finds employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. He co-founded Consumer Credit of Minnesota and is also a Federal Title V reviewer for HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration). He coordinated PACER Center’s Early Childhood Project and its Partnership with the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Early Childhood Institute. John’s areas of expertise include Natural Environments/Inclusion/Least Restrictive Environments, Special Education Law, Parent Training, and Early Childhood Education. From 1997-2001 he was a Technical Assistant/Program Manager with The Iowa Department of Human Services working with Interstate Compact Laws as well as in the development and response to the Infants and Toddlers Act of IDEA serving on the Technical Assistance Team for PART C. He also served on the Governors Special Education Advisory Committee and was appointed by the Senate to a Family Support Sub Committee. In 2001, United States Secretary of Education Rodney Paige, appointed him to serve on the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, a federally mandated council that was charged with advising and assisting the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Services, Defense, Interior, and Agriculture as well as the Social Security Commissioner in their response to services for Children and Families with disabilities ages birth to six. In 2003 he was appointed to a 3-year term by the Governor of Minnesota to serve on the State Interagency Coordinating Council. In 2004 he was appointed to serve on the MN MCHB Health Advisory Task Force. He was elected in 2005 and served as Vice Chair of the Anoka Hennepin School Board, which is the largest School District in the State of Minnesota. Additional Information Family ⮚ Married, wife Yvette, and daughter Hope Business and Employment ⮚ Executive Director of Begin Anew Recovery, a recovery community organization helping people with mental health and addiction supports. ⮚ Business Development Director
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Founder and Facilitator
Heather Gross founded TreeTop Initiatives in 2000 and again in 2021 to hold space for facilitation. She convenes important conversations and leads teams, programs and workshops that promote belonging, cohesion and productive collaboration. From 2017 to 2021, she was Deputy Head and VP Education and Programming at Pearson College UWC. She also served there as Director of Admissions and Universities Counsellor. Her 14 years with Pearson and the United World College movement included extensive travel to different educational communities around the globe. She also worked in recruitment and admissions at the University of Alberta and in experiential education at the Royal Alberta Museum and William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Facilitation has been a thread running through Heather’s professional and volunteer experience and while living as a student in India and Germany. She enjoys bringing people together and is pleased when the conversation turns to geography or gardening! Heather is a graduate of Pearson College UWC and holds a master’s degree in Human Geography (2010). She recently completed a Professional Certificate in Advanced Facilitation Practices especially focusing on Art of Hosting practices as well as Liberating Structures. She is also Practice Lead, Education with Roy Group.
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Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. She is currently a sophomore in high school and enjoys inspiring and teaching youth about all things writing and publishing, proving every day that you are never too old or too young to follow your dreams.
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Family Mediator
My approach as a Family Mediator involves connecting with clients through their personal story of conflict. I will use reflective conversation as well as guided self inquiry to aid them in developing insight which will directly address an impasse, or provide them with a clear basis to pursue what’s most important to them. I have found it helpful to use self-inquiry in my work as a family mediator where I help clients either separate or reconcile.
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Philip Vassallo, Ed.D. has developed, delivered, and supervised in-person and online communication training programs to thousands of administrative, technical, managerial, and executive professionals throughout the world representing a wide range of disciplines in corporate, government, and academic environments. He has taught on the college and graduate levels for more than 25 years, most recently on the faculty of the Beijing International MBA program. In addition to designing more than a hundred writing courses for his private clients, he has created for the American Management Association two webinars, four live online courses, and four classroom courses. Dr. Vassallo has served as an essay and speech evaluator for the Educational Testing Service on standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Examination, College Level Examination Placement, Graduate Management Admissions Test, and the Test of Spoken English. He has edited high-profile reports for the New York City Mayor's Office, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, and the American Chemical Society. He has provided writing coaching and assessment for numerous technical and managerial staff, ranging from highly skilled nonnative speakers to executives of multinational organizations. Dr. Vassallo is the author of three instructional books (How to Write Fast Under Pressure, 2009, two essay collections, two poetry collections, and three studies on the school choice movement. He writes the blog Words on the Line, on effective writing, which many of his clients refer to as a source for writing improvement. In addition, he has contributed to numerous literary, scholarly, and educational publications. He has also reviewed books by McGraw-Hill, St. Martin’s Press, and Simon & Schuster. Sixteen of his short plays have been produced in New York City and elsewhere, and more than thirty have been published. Dr. Vassallo holds a B.A. in English from Baruch College, an M.S. in education from Lehman College, and a doctorate in educational theory from Rutgers University. He has received grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey State Library, and the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission for playwriting, publishing a community resource book and presenting innovative arts programs. He volunteered on several educational advisory committees and municipal boards, contributed to New Jersey’s Quality Education Committee report, and appeared on television and radio supporting education. Dr. Vassallo is a past president of the New Jersey College English Association.
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Health/Wellness Subject Matter Expert, ADHD Coach
I'm Katja Holzhei, founder and owner of Neuland Yoga, and I'm thrilled to have you look at my profile. Welcome! I'm a multi-talented human with a heart full of sunshine and a brain full of ideas. I specialize in health and wellness services for individuals and companies, combining 15+ years as a yoga teacher and entrepreneur and almost 20 years as a copy and content creator. Proficient in both German and English, I have served as a copywriter, content creator, webinar presenter, marketing manager, editor, proofreader, journalist, and project manager. As a yoga teacher, I hold a comprehensive array of certifications and extensive education, I've impacted over 20,000 clients and students in more than 5,000 classes. I am also a passionate expert dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals with ADHD harness their unique strengths and navigate life's challenges. Drawing from personal experience with a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis and over 15 years in the health and wellness industry, I empower others to unlock their full potential, thrive, and find harmony and passion in every dimension of their ADHD personality. My coaching philosophy weaves together the intricacies of body, mind, heart, AND soul, acknowledging the interconnectedness of each facet and the rich holistic nature of human well-being.
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Hi, my name is Elise. I am a mental health speaker and advocate who is passionate about helping people to take care of their mental health. I have been speaking to students in schools about mental health for several years now with my talks ' it's okay to speak up', aimed at encouraging young people to speak up about their feelings. In addition to my work in schools, I am also available to do a wide range of talks on mental health. Whether you are looking for advice on how to manage stress, strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression, or simply want to learn more about mental health, I am here to help. As a mental health advocate, I believe that it is important to raise awareness about mental health issues and to break down the stigma that surrounds them. I am committed to helping people to feel more comfortable talking about their mental health and to providing them with the tools and resources to help support their mental health. I have 10 years of lived experience of experiencing multiple mental Illnesses, which means I'm able to share my experience of how I overcame them/ how I manage them in my everyday life. Currently, I am training to become a counsellor so that I can help even more people to overcome their mental health challenges. I believe that everyone deserves to have someone to talk to and to get the support they need when they are struggling I also run a mental health platform on Instagram speakinguptoday aimed at destigmatising mental health, and talking about the human experience.
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Are you seeking a dynamic and passionate speaker to inspire and educate your audience on the importance of diversity in the workplace and the journey to career success for immigrants in the USA? Look no further! I am a dedicated advocate for diversity in the workplace and a career mentor specializing in guiding immigrants toward achieving their professional dreams. With a compelling mission to empower immigrants to attain the careers they truly deserve, I bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a heartfelt commitment to every speaking engagement.
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Anthony D. Mays is a public speaker, DEI consultant, writer, tech career coach, and software engineer of over 20 years experience. A former abuse victim and foster kid from Compton who taught himself how to code at age 8, he has received numerous awards for his work in the tech industry and has worked with many organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Mays is known for weaving his inspirational story of perseverance into rich conversations about inclusion in tech.
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Isioma Utomi is a highly sought-after leadership coach, and the CEO of Catalyst Experience Solutions, a premier consulting firm that specializes in helping visionary leaders develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation so they can achieve key metrics in their organisations. She advises entrepreneurs and executives on how to redesign work to accelerate growth. With a background in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodology in Fortune 500 companies, Isioma combines a data-driven approach with leadership best practices and creative tools for problem-solving. A Salzburg Global fellow, Isioma actively champions diversity within the business and tech communities – supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals through value creation and economic empowerment. She is a chapter leader in Ellevate, a global professional women’s network. She also spearheads impactful events like the Women Who Launch summit at Lagos Startup Week, fostering inclusivity and amplifying the voices of women in the African startup space. She has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and M.P.S. in Digital Media from Northeastern University.
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*Ranked #10 Communication Professional in the World by Global Gurus 2024! Poor communication skills will hold back any individual or team from the success they could have if their messaging was received in the intended way, and not in a diluted or misunderstood way. For decades, proactive people have been reading books and attending courses to improve their public speaking, language, and leadership skills. This often helps in one area of communication, but not in another vital one. Ideally, we need a holistic approach to cover all the key elements of effective human communication. Ric Phillips, MBA is an executive communication coach and corporate trainer who helps anyone communicate simply, clearly and confidently. With a background in Sociology, Psychology, Coaching and NLP, he is the creator of 3V Communications™, a company that uses a holistic system to synchronize and sharpen interpersonal and professional communication skills. Ric is the Executive Director of the NCCA (Nat’l Communication Coaching Assoc. of Canada) and a Senior Staff Member and Instructor with YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute). He has taught business communication skills seminars locally at Seneca College, University of Toronto, Brock University, Schulich Executive Education Centre and York University, and outside of Canada in China, Russia, Israel, France, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Japan and the United States. He is a frequent conference speaker, and TEDx speaker on the topic of the “Long Life of First Impressions.” Ric is an author, expert in communications, public speaking techniques and body language analysis, frequently called upon by the media to provide pundit opinion and advice on business people, politicians and celebrities. More about Ric can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationcoach My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuG-BHquAHU Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ric-Phillips/e/B071L861J8 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RicPhillips
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Student at SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY (MCA) || MBA graduate|| Bcom.c.a graduate|| DCA || DGT || Google crowdsource influencer || Designer at Praba zone || computer Instructor || TEFL CERTIFIED
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