Jocelyn Hernandez-Swanson

Educator

Southern Minnesota

herna632@umn.edu
Phone: 507-337-2800
Fax: 507-337-2802

Extension Regional Office, Marshall
1424 E College Dr, Ste 100
Marshall, MN 56258

Education

• B.A., Sociology, minors in History and Leadership Studies, Augsburg University

Work Experience

Jocelyn Hernandez-Swanson is a leadership and civic engagement educator with the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Community Vitality. As an LCE educator she works with community members and partners as a resource in cultivating efficient and effective leadership and civic engagement practices. Specializing in working with the Latinx community and using racial equity frameworks, Jocelyn is excited to expand Extension’s reach.

Jocelyn brings experience working at North Hennepin Community College’s Diversity and Equity Office, the City of Brooklyn Park, and the City of Minneapolis in community engagement roles centering people of color and racial equity.

Affiliations, honors and community service

• Member: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)