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.