Christian’s Education
Robbinsdale Cooper High School Class of 1994
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. BA in International Relations (1999)
Bethel University – Saint Paul. MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (2015)
Christian’s Work Experience
University of Minnesota Medical School (2019-Present) Minneapolis – Fellowship Coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. I working with medical fellows in Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, and Neuromodulation Medicine and with Behavioral Health Learners in Psychology, Social Work, and Couples and Family Therapy.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (2015-2019) – New Brighton – Registrar (Program Mgmt., Academic Advising, Federal Program Reporting, Title IX Coordinator, International Student Services, VA Student Services)
Bethel Seminary (2009-2013) – Saint Paul. Registration Coordinator and Academic Advisor (Academic Advising, Program Coordination)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Organization (2000-2009) – Chicago
+Executive Secretary for Global Education (Administrative, Program Coordination, Event Planning)
+Coordinator for Synodical Services (Program and Budget Mgmt, Event Planning, Communications)
Community Activities
Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission
2017-18 – Commissioner
2018-20 – Chair
2020-Present – Commissioner
Brooklyn Park Police Department Citizen’s Academy
Brooklyn Park Fire Department Strategic Planning Community Task-force
Brooklyn Park Police Scorecard Task-force
Brooklyn Park Police Scorecard Prioritization Task-force
Interview Committee for Brooklyn Park Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager
Interview Committee for Brooklyn Park Human Resources Manager
Eriksen for Brooklyn Park City Council - East District 