About Us

Jodie is a certified American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching life-saving courses to healthcare professionals, childcare providers, and community members. 

With a professional background in surgical healthcare and a focus on anesthesia support, Jodie brings practical, real-world experience to her classes, helping participants understand how to remain calm and effective in emergency situations. Before her healthcare career, Jodie was a Minnesota-licensed childcare provider for 12 years, giving her unique insight into the challenges faced by caregivers and parents when it comes to child safety.

Jodie’s passion for teaching life-saving measures and promoting cardiovascular health stems from her family’s personal journey with Long QT Syndrome, a hereditary heart rhythm disorder that can lead to sudden cardiac events. Having navigated the challenges of living with and managing this condition within her family, Jodie is dedicated to educating others about the importance of recognizing heart rhythm irregularities and responding quickly in emergencies. Her personal connection to this issue drives her commitment to equipping parents, grandparents, and caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to save lives.

A proud mother of three adult children and grandmother to six grandchildren, Jodie is passionate about sharing her expertise through Twin Cities CPR Training. She creates an engaging and supportive learning environment where participants leave feeling informed, prepared, and capable of making a life-saving difference.