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Ami Wazlawik's Biography

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Full Name:

Ami Wazlawik

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

10/02/1986

Home City:

White Bear Township, MN

MPP, Social Policy, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, 2010-2012

BA, Psychology, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, 2007-2009

Attended, Psychology, Saint Olaf College, 2005-2007

Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 38B, 2019-2023

Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 38B, 2020

Member, Public Policy Committee, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA), 2014-present

Former Member, Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Vice-Chairman, Legacy Finance Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Member, Medical Forensic Exam Access Project Advisory Group, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 2014-2016

Out of School Time Activity Leader, White Bear Lake Area Schools, Independent School District #624, 2015-present

Graduate Fellow, GovLoop, 2012

Front Desk Staff, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 2011-2012

Forum Coordinator, League of Women Voters of Saint Paul, 2011

Help Line and Legal Advocate; SAAM co-coordinator; support group co-facilitator, The Aurora Center, 2008-2009

USA Summer Camp Counselor, Guy Healy Japan, 2008

CareGiver, Home Instead Senior Care, 2007-2008

Site Director, Hollaback! Twin Cities, 2011-2015

Legislative Coordinator, Minnesota NOW, 2013-2015

Tutoring Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA, Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation, 2013-2014

Intern, Minneapolis Youth Violence Intervention Program, City of Minneapolis, 2011-2012

National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) Washington Intern, Institute for Women's Policy Research, 2012

Action Committee Intern, League of Women Voters Minnesota, 2010-2011

Advocacy Intern, The Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education, 2011

Public Policy Intern, League of Women Voters Minnesota, 2010

Project Coordinator, League of Women Voters Saint Paul, 2010

Literacy Tutor, Minnesota Reading Corps, 2009-2010

Summer Reads VISTA, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2007

Awards:

Feminist of the Year
Minnesota NOW
2014

The Feminist of the Year Award was established in 1984 to honor the commitment of
grassroots NOW members who struggle daily toward NOW's goals. The award is given
annually to a NOW activist selected by the Minnesota NOW executive committee and is
presented to one of the thousands of feminists who work on the many projects and issues
which comprise our feminist agenda.
Changemaker
Minnesota Women's Press
2013

This award is given to those whose actions promoted greater equality, justice and self-determination for women and girls in their communities, in our state, in our nation and around the globe.

Minnesota Women's Press story: http://womenspress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=233&ArticleID=4425
Sharon L. Doherty Award
Women's Center - University of Minnesota
2011

This award is presented to a University of Minnesota Twin Cities student who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service concerning women's issues on campus or in the broader community.
Extra Mile Award
The Aurora Center
2009

This award is presented to an Aurora Center volunteer for their energy, commitment, and ability to go above and beyond what is required.

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