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Rural Community Advisory Group

The CERDAR Community Advisory Group (CAG) acts as a structure for networking, outreach, and research consultation with rural communities in northern Minnesota. CAG members review, negotiate, and refine methods of the research, assist in developing recruitment strategies, and review research findings, community communications and research publications. The CAG consists of respected members within the community able to provide guidance on research activities specific to CERDAR projects.

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  • David Popilek, Caregiver (Two Harbors)

  • Jenna Pogorels, Senior Program Manager, Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association (Hermantown)

  • Kelly Campbell, Community Health Coordinator, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital (Grand Rapids)

  • Marcia Grahek, Retired RN Supervisor, Community Volunteer (Hibbing)

  • Rebecca Sash, Aging Director, Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (Duluth)

  • Jody Peterson, Informal Supporter for Caregivers, Retired Day Care Provider (Lancaster)

  • Karen Bedeau, Dementia Outreach Advocate, Northwoods Caregivers (Bemidji)

  • Lora Bertelsen, Counseling Psychologist (Bemidji)

  • Rita Poulton, Caregiver (Bemidji)

  • Val Mattison, Program Developer, Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging (Thief River Falls)

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Community Advisory Group Member Video Highlight, Lora Bertelsen, PHD, LP

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