Beth has more than 30 years of experience in developing and administering community-based supportive services for older adults and their families. With a broad understanding of gerontology, family caregiving, community involvement issues and nonprofit management, she has provided leadership in a number of collaborative entities and multi-sector partnerships to champion aging as a positive and integral part of family and community life. Beth holds a BA in Psychology from Carleton College, and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota.

Lynn has been a MN licensed social worker supporting older adults and their families providing community-based social services for over 30 years. With an extensive background in fostering Age -Friendly, Dementia -Friendly, and Disability-Inclusive communities, Lynn strives to keep individuals and families connected and thriving through late-life transitions. Lynn is an evidence-based wellness program facilitator and teaches Finding Meaning & Hope, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, and Shaping Your Tomorrow programs. Lynn also supports caregivers via Caregiver Coaching & Consultation and leading Caregiver Support groups. Lynn earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Winona State University, with a minor in gerontology and obtained her master’s in Social Work from St. Thomas / St. Catherine’s University.

Bre joined the Caregiving & Aging team in 2025. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work at the College of St. Scholastica and is a MN licensed LGSW. As a long-time caregiver for her parents, grandparents, and her own children with complex needs, Bre brings both personal and professional experience to her role as a Caregiving and Aging Social Worker. She has firsthand insight into the challenges families face when navigating life’s transitions and works to connect individuals and families with the services and support they need while honoring their unique circumstances and values. In her role, Bre supports caregivers by providing Caregiver Coaching & Consultation services, leading support groups, and assisting with educational programming.

When she is not working, Bre enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and quilting.

Heidi joined the Caregiving & Aging team in 2020.  Heidi is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, having worked over eight years in the adult day healthcare program of the Veterans Administration. She focuses on FamilyMeans' early-stage dementia programming including Community Connection, Journey Together, memory loss support and discussion groups, and consultations. She has a BA from Luther College and an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistantship from St. Catherine University.

Jenny has been on staff since 2010. Jenny is responsible for community awareness and education classes. She facilitates support groups, Memory Cafes, Let’s Do Coffee and is a Powerful Tools for Caregivers facilitator. Jenny has educated thousands of Twin Cities metropolitan area caregivers in their workplaces and community settings, using both evidence-based and original curricula. Jenny holds a BS in Therapeutic Recreation from University of Wisconsin La Crosse and has previous experience in housing services for older adults and long-term care.

Dan became part of the FamilyMeans staff in 2022. Before joining FamilyMeans Dan worked as a volunteer coordinator at a food bank in Iowa. He has a degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Leisure, Youth, and Human Services. He recruits, screens, trains, supports, and recognizes volunteers who serve their community through FamilyMeans. Along with these responsibilities Dan also coordinates FamilyMeans respite and Night Out programs.

Jocelyn has been a member of the Caregiving & Aging team since Summer of 2024, taking on the responsibility of being the first point of contact for all prospective clients coming to our program. An English & Communications Major academically, Jocelyn has used her skills to centralize our intake process, ensuring all who come to us for support are treated with the same level of kindness and compassion day in and day out. With a background in personal caregiving for a family member at a young age, Jocelyn understands how difficult, stressful, and lonely caregiving for a person in your life can be and does her best to share with caregivers that they do not need to go through this journey solo. Jocelyn’s other duties in this role include community outreach and marketing for the program.