SAINT PAUL, MINN. – ARRM, an association representing more than 200 direct support providers and associated service providers for people with disabilities in Minnesota, today released this statement from CEO Sue Schettle regarding the selection by Gov. Walz of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota CEO and ARRM Board Member Jodi Harpstead to be the next commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services:
"I want to congratulate Gov. Walz on such a strong choice to lead the Department of Human Services in Jodi Harpstead. As a leader of one of the largest private-sector human services organizations in Minnesota, Jodi has the breadth of experience to not only return stability to the department, but effectively manage the complex and critical agency. She has the credibility of a leader who has worked with, and improved the lives of, the people she will ultimately serve as commissioner.
"Moreover, Jodi is well positioned to take on the significant challenges which now face Minnesota’s human services systems, with her track record of driving innovative thinking to efficiently allocate resources and achieve the outcomes which matter most to vulnerable populations. Our association looks forward to working with her and her team to address issues like the critical shortage of disability support professionals and continue supporting greater inclusiveness and independence for Minnesotans with disabilities."
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