Tina (she/her/hers) has dedicated her professional journey to college and career readiness, youth employment and training, and youth homelessness initiatives. She has a passion for guiding young people to develop plans that empower them to thrive and achieve their full potential. She has extensive experience managing caseloads, planning and leading workshops, and working with young people to connect their interests and skills to education and job opportunities.

Tina is a former AmeriCorps member (MN Opportunity Corps), where she provided employment coaching to immigrants and refugees. She has also worked at Oasis for Youth and Pillsbury United Communities and spent time as a campus recruiter for a private physicians association.

She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a master's degree in human resource management from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. In 2024 she was awarded a Capella Fellows scholarship to pursue a master's degree in social work and strengthen her work with diverse communities, focusing on healing trauma and fostering resilience. Beyond her professional pursuits, Tina is a devoted single mom who cherishes spending quality time with her son. In her leisure time, she finds joy in traveling, exploring diverse cuisines and binge-watching shows.