Scott County, Minnesota
Casey Steciw is a Community Health Specialist at Scott County, Minnesota, since December 2021, responsible for implementing the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant, focusing on chronic disease prevention and public health policies. Prior experience includes roles as a Lifestyle/Wellness Coordinator at Lifespace Communities, Inc., and Health and Wellbeing Coach at Telligen. With a Master's degree in Public Health from New Mexico State University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Public Health Education and Health Promotion from the University of Northern Iowa, Casey has developed and executed wellness programs across various organizations, enhancing resident engagement and promoting overall health. Previous roles also include coaching gymnastics and working in childcare and the food service industry, demonstrating a diverse skill set in communication, leadership, and program development.
Scott County, Minnesota
Scott County was the fastest growing county in the state of Minnesota for the last couple of decades, with a 45% increase in total population. The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the county's population at 129,928. This figure is expected to increase by 100,000 persons by the year 2030, according to Metropolitan Council population forecasts. Scott County has a land area of 365 square miles and is bound on the west and north by the Minnesota River. The Minnesota River supported the county's fur trading, lumbering, and farming industries in the 1800s. Today, Scott County enjoys a growing mix of commercial, industrial, and housing development, yet also maintains its rural flavor.