Tammi Johnson to be Inducted into Youth Worker Hall of Fame

Tammi Johnson, of Duluth, will join an elite group of individuals when she will be inducted into the Youth Worker Hall of Fame during a virtual event on December 6. Nominated for the Friends of Youth Leadership Award, Johnson was chosen because she stood out as a leader in their field with a tireless commitment to youth. 

Since 1999, the Youth Worker Hall of Fame includes individuals that go above and beyond in their service to youth in need and recognizes them for their accomplishments. Over the years, only 101 individuals have achieved such status in the youth worker field.

“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is a big deal,” said Paul Meunier, executive director of the Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA). “We know that everyone who devotes their career to helping our young people is a superstar, but Hall of Fame members stand out as incredible people that we should all try to emulate.”

“I feel so honored and blessed to be recognized by my peers as someone who shows up for youth,” said Tammi Johnson, program manager and coach for the High-Fidelity Wrap Around Service at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. “I love that I get to be someone who I needed when I was young.”

Through the High-Fidelity Wrap Around service, Johnson works with families to identify their needs, strengths, and natural supports to accomplish their goals. The service also ensures that each family’s voice is heard and that they are at the center of their care plan. 

Johnson brings numerous strengths to her work. She recently received accreditation to serve as a High-Fidelity Wrap Around Coach, a rigorous program that took nearly two years to complete. Johnson also provides leadership and guidance to High-Fidelity Wrap Around Facilitators to ensure high-quality delivery of wrap around services.