Laserfiche WebLink
AD INISTRATION <br />Co o � � n rn u,. a n lk: a t k'.o n s <br />Dec. 27, 2021 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorsonco.anoka.mn.us <br />Anoka County Human Services Manager Wins Outstanding Service Award <br />Cindy Cesare, Anoka County Human Services Division Manager, recently won a <br />2021 Association of Minnesota Counties' (AMC) Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting <br />excellence, innovation and dedication to her work in county government. <br />Cesare, who has been with Anoka County for 30 years, was recognized by AMC for her <br />leadership, continued drive for excellence and her dedication to the mission of serving residents in <br />a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. <br />Over the past 30 years at Anoka County, Cesare has worked in various capacities, and in <br />each role, she has consistently been willing to take on added responsibilities. Her ability to work <br />with staff and understand their work and the day-to-day challenges they face is rare in a leader. <br />Under her leadership, the AMC and Local Government Innovation award -winning <br />mentorship program was developed this program provides support and leadership opportunities <br />to county staff. She has been an active member of the Minnesota Association of County Social <br />Service Administrators and has developed the trust of key legislators. Cesare has worked to <br />modernize the service delivery model in Economic Assistance and in other areas as well, always <br />communicating with all stakeholders. She has overseen the work of Public Health and their <br />response to the pandemic, keeping a pulse on what her staff needs. Cesare works hard, is dedicated, <br />and stands her ground on the tough issues. She is analytical, knowledgeable, compassionate and is <br />a team player. <br />-more- <br />peal/full, riuno atli e II a lllly a` pns 11911H <br />y:t aveu nu u t t; „ntE it„Ilk. 21100 2121 Avenue.,u ite 700„Ilk. Anoka., N 553 3 y <br />u iylCE 763 y2 t 4 00 m 9x 763-324l90 <br />k .aauainty.us <br />uu un tli a*Actlic iu.n t II yun ll Ilnll,n a tunin ly II um ll, llcnya*u, <br />