Ina has worked and volunteered for various youth nonprofit organizations for the past 15years both in Minnesota and Washington State. She received her BA degree in Psychology from Argosy University with a focus on youth development. While in college Ina volunteered for various nonprofits as a youth mentor for families in crises and was a facilitator for youth forums and focus groups that engaged youth in being an active member of their community.  As a program director for the Boys & Girls Club and then most recently the Assistant Director of Duluth YMCA Camping Services, it has been her passion to advocate for the positive well-being of youth and help engage them in positive endeavors . Currently she is a Board Member for the Duluth YMCA Camping Services department and actively volunteers to facilitate team initiative and positive risk taking programming for youth in our community.  At First Witness Ina will provide community and prevention education through the Safe and Strong Child© program as well as provide advocacy for families.