Instructor

Jennifer Fukuda received her undergraduate degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is currently a master’s student in addiction counseling with a focus on co-occurring disorders at Hazelden Betty Ford’s Graduate School. Additionally, Jennifer was named a 2024-2025 Fellow with the NBCC Foundation Minority Fellowship Program for her impact and commitment to underserved communities. Jennifer has a passion for working and volunteering with Twin Cities nonprofits focusing on underrepresented marginalized populations. She currently works with the Jewish community and has a long history providing support in multiple capacities to people experiencing homelessness. Jennifer believes a person-centered approach to care, treatment, and recovery benefits individuals, families, and communities. Jennifer approaches treatment and recovery conversations with a harm reduction lens desiring to reduce stigmas, meet people where they are, and focus on connection and dignity. Jennifer has a passion for outreach, education, advocating, and collaboration.