Melissa completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and the Sociology of Law at the University of Minnesota and her Master of Social Work at the combined University of St. Kate’s/ University of St. Thomas program. She has experience working in both Community Health and Community Mental Health Programs, as well as working in multiple roles at Andrew Residence. When not working, Melissa spends time attending concerts, traveling, attending sporting events, hiking, and reading at least 100 books per year.

Shayna completed her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Macalester College and Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota in 2023. She has almost a decade of experience working in multiple roles at Andrew Residence. Shayna enjoys the importance placed on working across interdisciplinary fields at Andrew Residence and the unique ability to get to know residents as individuals, gained only through long term care. In her free time, Shayna enjoys taking care of her many plants, going for walks and exploring new restaurants with friends and family.

Jenna received her Bachelor and Master degrees in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. She started at Andrew Residence as a 5th floor social worker in 2018 and quickly grew passion for providing mental health services in a residential setting. Jenna enjoys interacting with residents in the comfort of their own home, whether it is chit-chatting about the weather or supporting someone through a crisis. Outside of Andrew Residence, Jenna has experience working with survivors of sexual violence and elders in a nursing home setting. When not at work, Jenna enjoys watching reality television, tending to her house plants, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Claire graduated in 2015 with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Iowa and brings her twin passions of community-level advocacy and mental health care to her work at Andrew Residence. These passions led her to Andrew Residence in 2021 where she was quickly drawn to the friendly atmosphere, breadth and depth of expertise around mental health treatment, and the person-centered practices. Claire brings the social work framework of looking at a person within the context of their environment to her practice at Andrew Residence. In her free time, Claire can be found spending time with friends and family, going out to eat, and in her garden.