Jenelle Walerius earned both her Bachelor of Social Work, with an emphasis in child welfare, and her Master of Social Work, with an emphasis in clinical multicultural studies, from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

For seven years, Jenelle dedicated her professional life to serving families and children as a licensed social worker in North Dakota. Her passion for helping others led her to work closely with families facing various challenges, including parenting struggles and economic hardships. She collaborated with community resources, schools, and local agencies to provide essential support, counseling, and advocacy.

Jenelle is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her area of specialty is applying Strengths-Based Theory, which empowers individuals to recognize and utilize their strengths, viewing them as valuable resources even in the face of adversity.

She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Cass Clay Unified School Response Group. Additionally, Jenelle served in the United States Military and is a proud Air Force veteran.

Jenelle finds immense joy in working with children and youth, believing that their resilience and hopefulness inspire her every day. She is deeply committed to ensuring that every family receives compassionate care and the opportunity to thrive.