Molly Raymond

Molly Raymond, MSW, has a diverse range of work experiences in various organizations. In their most recent role at the City of Minneapolis, they served as a Senior Learning Specialist starting in January 2023. Prior to that, Molly worked at Willow Within as a Principal, where they focused on wellbeing, belonging, and social impact consulting, facilitating, and speaking. Molly joined Willow Within in April 2022. Molly also had a fellowship at the Institute for Polarities of Democracy Inc. in October 2019. Additionally, they pursued their passion for poetry in 2021 as a Poet and Spoken Word Artist. Molly's earlier experiences include roles at Walden University, where they co-founded and served as the Associate Director of the Center for Social Change and worked on various DEI committees, starting in March 2020. Before that, they co-founded EDIT, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, where they served as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Molly also worked at Tubman as a Community Practice Social Worker and at various other organizations such as Girl Scouts, Minnesota Community Foundation, and Community Action Partnership of Ramsey. Molly'sexpertise lies in program development, community engagement, social impact, and leadership development.

Molly Raymond, MSW, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Human Services degree in Organizational Development with a focus on Leadership & Cultures of Inner Wellbeing from Walden University, starting in 2020 and anticipated to complete in 2023.

Prior to their doctoral studies, Molly obtained a Masters in Social Work degree with a specialization in Community Organizing and Advocacy from the University of Minnesota. The specific duration of their degree program is not provided.

Molly also holds a Bachelors in Liberal Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, although the exact dates of their undergraduate education are not specified.

Molly has furthered their education in Spanish language and cultural immersion through programs at WAYRA Instituto de Español in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, as well as the Academia Centroamericana de Español. However, they did not earn any degree as a part of these programs.

Additionally, Molly has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Molly is a certified Personal Empowerment Facilitator, obtained from Twin Cities RISE! in February 2013. Molly has also completed a Methods in Facilitation certification, awarded by the Minnesota Technology of Participation in the year 2012. Furthermore, Molly has a Child Welfare Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, earned in 2005. No specific completion dates are provided for the latter two certifications.

Molly's education journey began at Mayo High School, although there are no details regarding their graduation or specific dates of attendance. Finally, the Institute of Polarities for Democracy is mentioned in their education history, but no degree or timeframe is specified for their involvement with this institution.