Blueprint Action Teams

Blueprint Action Teams are groups of individuals from across the state who will play a lead role in implementing Minnesota’s Multisector Blueprint for Aging. Each Action Team aligns with objectives from the Blueprint. Launched Action Teams are shown below and organized by Domain.

Domain 1: Connected Communities

  • Affordable Housing

    • Convened by John Patterson, Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation | Minnesota Housing

  • Multimodal Transportation Options

    • Convened by Elma Johnson, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

  • Digital Engagement

Domain 2: Emergency Preparedness, Individual Rights and Safety

Domain 3: Optimized Health and Longevity

  • Integrated and Coordinated Care

    • Convened by Catherine Engstrom, Family Caregiver Supports coordinator, DHS Aging and Adult Services Division, and Hannah Shibeshi, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, HealthPartners.

  • Equitable Opportunities for Physical Health, Mental Health and Well-Being

  • Long Term Care

    • **This Action Team combines elements from multiple Domains**
    • Convened by Rajean Moone, Associate Director of Policy, Center for Healthy Aging & Innovation, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, and Marcus Kubichek, Director of Innovation, Monarch Healthcare Management.

Domain 4: Economic Security and Vitality

  • Meeting Basic Needs and Beyond

    • Convened by Thomas Hayden, Director of Aging Services, Family Services Rochester, and Erick Hedman, Meals Director, Prairie Five Community Action.

  • Vital Contributors to the Workforce

We welcome participation from individuals with lived experiences, subject matter expertise, and in key positions of leadership across state agencies and community organizations. If you would like more information on one of these Action Teams, please reach out to farah.baig@state.mn.us.