The Training and Education Committee is responsible for coordinating all training events for the Association to further the knowledge base of the membership. The Committee meets monthly or more as needed. Activities of the committee include developing the training agenda for each conference, arranging for speakers, reserve training facilities, coordinating resource fairs, printing brochures, assisting with registration, and arranging entertainment.
Committee Chair
Michelle Nistler Cass County Probation 303 Minnesota Avenue W Walker, MN 56484 | Committee Vice-Chair
Jill Ferretti Brown County Probation 1 South State Street New Ulm, MN 56073 |
Committee Members
Marnie Humeniuk, Chisago County Court Services Debbie Lawrence, Isanti County Probation Rachael Beckman, Wright County Probation Emily Kurtz, Itasca County Probation Amanda Erickson, Pope County Probation
Michelle Anderson, Itasca County Probation | Ross Jahnke, Wright County Court Services Michelle Sellner, Pine County Probation Eric Johnson, Carver County Court Services Andy Braulick, Brown County Probation Loren Nerison, Gerard Academy |
Committee Goals · Coordinate a quality annual MACPO Spring Conference. · Explore expanding opportunities at the MACPO Spring Conference. · Provide a quality resource fair for participants and vendors at the MACPO Spring Conference. · Continue to be fiscally sound. · Coordinate a quality Support Staff Conference. · Provide Regional (in person or virtual) Trainings throughout the year. · Continue to offer yearly booster trainings to members and occasional free trainings as budget allows. |
Please contact our Training and Education Committee at trainingandeducation@macpo.net with any questions or concerns.