About Heidi
Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
Restorative Justice Facilitator
I bring years of real-world experience across e-commerce, hospitality, manufacturing, and nonprofit work — enough to know that conflict shows up everywhere.
I'm also an artist and writer, and I enjoy working creatively towards positive solutions that benefit all parties.
I'm forever hopeful that this work, one conversation at a time, can help quell the deep divides in our families and communities — moving us towards a more peaceful place as a society.
On a personal note, I live in Fosston, MN, with my husband Pete, our two kids, a snake, and a gecko. I also serve as Director of the Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing, in Fosston, MN.
Restorative Justice Facilitation: University of Minnesota Duluth's Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking with Ted Lewis
Family Mediation: Katallasso Group with Lisa Welter
“Heidi approaches her work as she approaches life, with an impartial, unbiased manner and a healthy dose of humor and optimism. Her ability to listen and understand a situation’s complexities allows her to work diligently to achieve positive outcomes for everyone involved.
She embodies the Howard Zehr quote, ‘Respect reminds us of our interconnectedness, but also of our differences. Respect insists we balance concerns for all parties.’” ~Barbara M.