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Mara Ackerman

Operations Coordinator

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Joined the HCI team in 2024

Mara has a bachelor’s degree in holistic health and outdoor recreation and education from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining HCI, Mara supported the day-to-day operations for online courses at Child Care Aware of Minnesota, and she worked as an administrative assistant while she pursued her college degree.

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As Operations Coordinator, Mara collaborates with the operations team to support community projects and programs. She is attentive to the needs of community partners and provides operating assistance, such as ordering and delivering supplies for various community programs and tracking expenses.

Mara’s favorite aspect of her role is getting to see the positive impact that the team has on the community. She truly loves the variety of tasks and the opportunity to serve the community!

Fun fact: Mara enjoys the journey of growing her art business, Mara Ackerman Art.