Hello All,
Thank you to everyone who has been following the Alliance for a while. We are no longer taking applications for the CHW Registry. Scholarships are only available based on funding availability. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please check back later.
If there are any questions, please email Angela Fields, Associate Executive Director, at angela.fields@mnchwalliance.org.
Thanks!
Topic: Introduction to Health Coaching for CHWs
Get started helping patients with healthy lifestyle goals using the “Four Questions,” assessing readiness to change, and an action plan!
Tuesday March 15, 2022; From:12pm to 1:30pm
Topics: Reconnection; CHWs in the Governor’s Budget, Legislative Action, Fast Burn
Please join us!
Agenda: MNCHWA Learning Circle February 2, 2022
Mission: The mission of the MNCHWA Learning Circle is to provide monthly meetings that allow CHWs to connect, learn and tap into one another’s knowledge through discussion. The MNCHWA Learning Circle is brought to you by the Minnesota CHW Alliance which lays out a platform designed of clear organizational goals and objectives for the advancement of all those in the CHW profession.
Vision: The MNCHWA Learning Circle vision is to create a workforce that encompasses the voice of those in the CHW profession.
Guiding Principle: Support Our vision ……. Nothing About Us!!!! Without Us!!!! (TBD Principles)
MNCHWA Circle Meeting Facilitator: Angela Fields, CHW/leadership graduate and MNCHWA co-leader.
I. Discussion Topic: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia (Alzheimer’s Association)
1. Welcome and Roll Call: (who is on the call) including our rural CHWs.
2. Guest: Jen Rooney Trellis/Juniper Team Member: ACT on Alzheimer’s and Juniper Provider Relationship Manager.
3. Guest Speakers: Jenna Fink, LSW Senior Community Services Manager Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota- North Dakota. (Bio attached)
3. Guest CHW Panelist Participants:
Ø Vonyee Howard: (CHW) Public Guardian Hennepin County Adult Guardian Dept.
Ø Xue Yang: CHW/ Engagement Specialist Trellis/Juniper
Ø Juan Perez: CHW at Sanford Health (Worthington)
Ø Angela Fields: (CHW) MNCHWA meeting facilitator/Trellis/Juniper
Jenna Fink, LSW
Senior Community Services Manager
Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota
Jenna Fink has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Winona State University in Winona,
Minnesota. She has been a licensed social worker (LSW) since 2007. Prior to her position at the
Alzheimer’s Association, Jenna worked as a nursing facility social worker in memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehab settings.
Jenna has been working for the Alzheimer’s Association® since 2010. In her position, Jenna
oversees the Minnesota education and outreach programs. Jenna also offers phone and in-person
support services to individuals with dementia and their families by providing dementia education,
information about resources in their community, and assisting with developing a plan for the future
based on their goals and needs. Jenna also manages chapter support for the 24/7 Helpline
