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MPRC Consultants
The MPRC consultants are a group of trained prevention professionals who assist MPRC staff in the provision of training and technical assistance. MPRC contracts with individuals listed below to be our "eyes and ears in the field." We assign tasks to them according to their specific areas of expertise and the ATOD prevention needs of the region in which they live. Thanks to our consultants, MPRC is even better equipped to help communities move evidence-based prevention into practice.
MPRC consultants bio:
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Rhoda Anderson Habedank, NW Region 1
Rhoda Anderson Habedank grew up in Northwest Wisconsin. After college, jobs lead her to Los Angeles, Fargo and Forest City, Iowa. She now lives on a farm in rural Twin Valley, Minnesota with her husband Mark and two fun sons Kai and Isaac. They also have a yellow lab and several cats. Rhoda earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Concordia College and a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from North Dakota State University. She speaks Minnesotan fluently. Rhoda enjoys being a mom and spending as much time as she can with her boys. She is also a singer/songwriter as well as a performer. She enjoys camping, biking and canoeing. A good day would be full of family and friends, eating, playing and dancing together. There would be music, laughter, great weather and smiles to go around.
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Jim Skoog, , NW Region 2
Jim Skoog was born in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in New Prague, Milroy, Herman, Elmore and McGregor, Minnesota. Jim currently resides in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood with Kathy, his wife of 38 years. They have two adult daughters Carin and Britta. Jim holds Bachelor's degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College and Moorhead State University in Biology and Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He speaks English, Minnesotan and Pidgeon Svedish. Outside of work Jim enjoys canoeing, camping and fishing with his Nordic pals. His definition of a good day is spending time with family and friends while chit chatting over a cup of coffee.
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Judy Hanson, EC Region 4
Judy is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and currently lives in Albertville with her husband of 25 years, son Derek (20) and daughter Jillian (10). She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Moorhead State University and a Master of Arts from the University of St. Thomas. Judy is also a licensed Social Worker and seeking LADC certification. She understands "teen speak." Judy's interests outside of work include boating, swimming, weight training, knitting and family time. Her definition of a good day is going to sleep with a smile on her face.
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Jean T. Dooley Johnson, SW Region 5
Jean is originally from Austin, Minnesota and currently resides in Hutchinson, with her husband Kevin. Jean earned the following degrees, license and certificates: Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from the University of Minnesota, Certificate in Instructional Design (St. Cloud State), Adult Education Vocational License (State of Minnesota and U of M) and a Master of Education (U of M). Her interests outside of work include her four children, ages 25, 23 and 20-year-old twins. Jean also enjoys music, reading, sewing and working with youth (she is a Crow River Area Youth Orchestra Board member). Her idea of a good day is one where in the end; she is at peace with herself and others.
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Maryanne Law, SE Region 6
Maryanne Law was born in St. Paul and grew up in south Minneapolis. She now lives in Austin, Minnesota with a former Canadian international student who has become like an adopted daughter and Judah, a large orange and white cat who is very friendly and fetches like a dog. Maryanne has two sons, Justin age 31 and David, 25. Maryanne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and English at Macalester College and a Master of Management from St. Mary's University. She speaks English and can read some French. Maryanne enjoys being involved in community/civic projects and serving as a director on several community boards/collaboratives. She is a Guardian ad litem (child advocate) for the Third Judicial District. Maryanne and her family enjoy the four seasons at their home on Lake Washburn near Outing in northern Minnesota where she also enjoys casual entertaining. A good day means she has read some Scripture, talked with her sons, successfully met a deadline, the media quoted her accurately, caught some of Prairie Home Companion, had a meal with a couple of congenial friends and watched a movie that made her laugh.
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Kirsten Dawson, Metro Region 7
Kirsten hails from St. Paul and currently lives in Arden Hills, Minnesota. She shares her house with her husband Glen and one of their sons who just graduated from college. Kirsten's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Gustavus, a Chemical Dependency Counseling Degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master's Degree in Human Development from St. Mary's. She speaks English and understands some Swedish. Her interests outside of work include reading, writing, hiking, knitting and traveling. Kirsten's definition of a good day is when she's exercised, worked and been with people who are important to her like family and friends.
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Deborah Mosby, Metro Region 7
Deb was born in St. Paul, but spent her formative years in Arlington, Texas. She returned to St. Paul to raise her kids. Her husband Ted, a psychologist, teaches adjunct at Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Son Alex is a sophomore at Mankato State University in the B.F.A. program majoring in Musical Theater. Daughter Erika is a senior in high school and is active in music, cross country running, nordic skiing and soccer. Zelda is the family's grey miniature schnauzer who barks too much, but is a very nice little "dawgie." Deb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Texas and a Master of Science in Experiential Education from Mankato State University. She is a licensed drug counselor and teaches at Metropolitan State University in the Human Services Department, Alcohol and Drug Counseling major. She also teaches adjunct at the U of M and MCTC. Her interests outside of work include music, especially 60s and 70s rock. Her definition of a good day is when she gets nine hours of sleep and doesn't have a morning deadline. She also enjoys spending time with her family, preferably in the summer at a lake!
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Andres Flores Fioravanti, Metro Region 7
Andres has nine years of experience working for a non-profit in the Twin Cites, providing chemical health predominately for the Latino community. He participated in the development of many tobacco control efforts which required community involvement statewide. He also volunteered at the Red Cross St. Paul chapter with training the trainer nationwide in HIV prevention in Spanish. He is currently working at Lutheran Social Services in Minnesota as a coordinator of a new financial program in the community.
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Andrea Carter, Metro Region 7
Andrea Carter is from North Minneapolis. She recently became an empty nester-her children are 24 and 20. Andrea has a Business Management Certificate from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. She is a credentialed Child Development Associate through a National Credentialing Program in Washington D.C. and an Early Childhood Specialist through the Hennepin Technical Institute. She speaks English and is currently studying Spanish. Outside of work Andrea enjoys reading, rollerskating and fishing. Her definition of a good day is when she's had the opportunity to make a positive impact on either a young person or another adult's life through word or deed. She can then reflect at the end of the day and say "today was a good day!"
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Hodan Hassan, Metro Region 7
Hodan Hassan was born in Somalia and raised in Kenya. She has lived half of her life in the United States, currently residing in Minnetonka, MN with her four year old son. Hodan holds an Associate of Arts degree in health education and public health from Normandale Community College and is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree from Metropolitan State University. She speaks English and Somali fluently, understands Arabic and Zwahili, and some French. Her interests include traveling, reading and being with family and friends. She also likes writing poetry and whatever else comes to her imagination. She enjoys being outside, connecting with nature and taking her son to the park. Hodan's definition of a good day is one filled with friends and family and includes dancing, eating, laughing and being outside.
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Shoua Thao, Metro Region 7
Shoua, originally from Laos, now lives in Inver Grove Heights with her husband and five children (four boys and one girl). Shoua received an individual alcohol and drug counseling certificate and training from Hazelden. She speaks and understands Hmong and English. Shoua's interests include spending time with family, gardening and fishing. Her definition of a good day is when she goes shopping with her daughter.
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Thomas Yang, Metro Region 7
Thomas was born in Laos and grew up in Thailand and Minnesota. Thomas currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota with his spouse MJ Lor and kids. He holds Bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University of Minnesota in Public Administration. He has been a leader and advocate in his community since 2000. He had over 7 years of interpreting and translating experience and he has received leadership awards from Hmong Language Institute of Minnesota, Hmong Youth Leadership Project, a program of Ready4 K., and continuously to receive ongoing leadership training from STEEP and variety of outside sources. He is fluent in both Hmong and English. He is the first full time "Tobacco Educator" ever in the history of Hmong in the United States of America and he is a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP).
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Dzuy Ho, Metro Region 7
Dzuy has lived in Minnesota since 1994. He was born and raised in Vietnam and currently resides in Brooklyn Park with his wife and daughter. Dzuy holds a Bachelor's degree in Individualized Studies from the U of M where his studies focused on economics, sociology and business management. Dung speaks Vietnamese and English. He enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling and spending time with his family. His definition of a good day is when his clients are happy and have smiles on their faces.
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Mohamed Duale, Metro Region 7
Mohamed has lived in Minnesota for five years. He is originally from East Africa-Somalia to be precise. Before moving to Minnesota, Mohamed lived in Jacksonville, Florida where he was employed by that state's Department of Health. Mohamed's other work experience includes positions with two agencies of the United Nations-the World Food Program and the Food and Agricultural Organization. While serving in these positions, Mohamed traveled to Italy, Egypt, India, South Africa, Germany, the Philippines, Swaziland, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Tanzania. Mohamed earned a Master of Science degree from Mananga Agricultural Institute in Swaziland. He speaks Somali, Amharic, Harari, Italian and basic French in addition to English. When he's not serving as an MPRC consultant, Mohamed is employed by Hennepin County as a Senior Community Health Worker. Mohamed lives in Eagan with his wife and four sons. Outside of work, he enjoys volleyball and spending time with his family. Mohamed defines a good day as one when he completes his assignments as well as he had planned.
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