Raquel Sidie-Wagner

Raquel Sidie-Wagner has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Raquel is the Director of HIV Support Services at Rainbow Health since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Community Engagement Specialist at Our Streets Minneapolis, where they managed and designed organizing programs, recruited and trained canvassers and organizers, and supported projects through community consent and feedback.

From 2014 to 2023, Raquel worked at Lifeworks Services, Inc. in multiple roles, including Regional Manager and Legislative and Policy Lead. In this position, they oversaw all Day and Employment Services for people with disabilities, managed program managers and coordinators, and engaged in strategic planning. Raquel also served as a Regional Manager, Program Manager, and Program Supervisor during their tenure at Lifeworks.

Raquel also has experience in political campaigns. Raquel was a Field Director for Neighbors for Aisha Chughtai, where they managed the field program and led the team to victory in the election. Raquel also worked as a Volunteer Coordinator for Neighbors for Ilhan Omar, where they onboarded, trained, and managed volunteers.

Early in their career, Raquel worked at Target in various leadership roles, including Presentation Team Leader, Backroom Team Leader, and Flow Team Leader.

Overall, Raquel Sidie-Wagner has a diverse work experience in program management, community engagement, political campaigns, and leadership roles.

Raquel Sidie-Wagner's education history is as follows:

- From 2007 to 2013, they attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology.

- In 2004, they briefly attended North Dakota State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology.

- From 2000 to 2004, they graduated from Red River High School and obtained a High School Diploma, with a field of study in High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates.

In addition to their formal education, Raquel Sidie-Wagner has obtained certain certifications:

- Raquel has a Crisis Prevention Intervention certification from Lifeworks Services, Inc.

- Raquel also holds a First Aid and CPR certification from Lifeworks Services, Inc. No specific months or years of obtaining these certifications are provided.