As a member of the Foundation’s Public Policy and Engagement Team, Jaci provided leadership for the Blandin Foundation’s efforts to support of full and fair 2020 Census in rural communities and Tribal Nations in Minnesota.  In addition to her work with the Census, Jaci provides facilitation and public policy support for the Foundation’s work with Education and Youth.  Jaci has a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in community development.  Prior to joining the Blandin Foundation, she worked in health care, public health and community education.  Jaci lives on a hobby farm in rural Bovey, MN with her husband where she gardens and cares for a small flock of chickens.