ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

REBECCA GILGEN

Rebecca Gilgen is a Senior Planning Analyst with the Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement department of Hennepin County.  This department works to partner with communities to support and develop innovative practices that strengthen the education and development of young people in Hennepin County.  Rebecca is an organizer, facilitator and capacity builder in the Far North Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center communities.  Professionally her work is committed to the goal of ensuring that all youth in Hennepin County graduate from highschool.

Rebecca finished her Master of Social Work in community organizing and advocacy in May of 2005.  Prior to this she was a resident of Madison WI.  Where she completed her degree in Sociology; minor in sociology of sport, and Women’s studies.

Rebecca has been an athlete, mentor and coach her entire life. Other affiliations include:Member of Top Trainer Network, Official Member, Coach and Judge for USA Boxing, Board member for The Arizona Project.

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