MEET THE STAFF
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Meghan von Behren, Executive director
I was born and raised in Southern California. I moved to Minot in January of 2018 so I was quickly introduced to the famous winters up here.
I am very excited to be a part of the Minot YWCA! I hope to help make a difference in the lives of the women who come to the YWCA.
The people in Minot are special, there is a sense of community here that I have never experienced before. The town comes together to help those in need and I cannot wait to see how Minot steps up to better for the lives of these women.
In my free time I love to adventure with my dog Moose, exploring North Dakota, and if the weather is nice I love going for a run outdoors.
I am very excited to be a part of the Minot YWCA! I hope to help make a difference in the lives of the women who come to the YWCA.
The people in Minot are special, there is a sense of community here that I have never experienced before. The town comes together to help those in need and I cannot wait to see how Minot steps up to better for the lives of these women.
In my free time I love to adventure with my dog Moose, exploring North Dakota, and if the weather is nice I love going for a run outdoors.
Elizabeth Larsen, Resident Manager
Liz Larsen is a long-time advocate for women and families in North Dakota and beyond. She has worked for the past three years in social services after leaving a career in healthcare. She has been with the YWCA as Resident Manager since July. Liz has served for the past two years on the board of Perkett Elementary's PTA, where she currently serves as the board president. She also is on the Planned Parenthood North Dakota Advisory Committee.
For the last four years, Liz has been heavily involved in diaper bank and period hygiene bank work, which is why she is so passionate about the YWCA's mission. She read stories about babies being left in the same diaper for days, disposable diapers being reused, lower income parents spending more on diapers than middle class parents, and the infections children would get from a lack of clean diapers. As a case manager, she often experiences clients struggling. As a mother, she couldn’t imagine what it would feel like to not be able to provide for the basic needs of your babies, and so she has dedicated her work to ensuring that those basic needs are met.
Liz resides here in Minot, ND, with her daughters Aeris, Sloane, and Ripley and dogs Loki and Zuul. For fun, you will likely find her doing crafts, gardening, or going on adventures with her children. Liz believes deeply in carrying forward the YWCA Minot’s mission to empower women in Western North Dakota and beyond through meeting basic needs and providing case management support.
For the last four years, Liz has been heavily involved in diaper bank and period hygiene bank work, which is why she is so passionate about the YWCA's mission. She read stories about babies being left in the same diaper for days, disposable diapers being reused, lower income parents spending more on diapers than middle class parents, and the infections children would get from a lack of clean diapers. As a case manager, she often experiences clients struggling. As a mother, she couldn’t imagine what it would feel like to not be able to provide for the basic needs of your babies, and so she has dedicated her work to ensuring that those basic needs are met.
Liz resides here in Minot, ND, with her daughters Aeris, Sloane, and Ripley and dogs Loki and Zuul. For fun, you will likely find her doing crafts, gardening, or going on adventures with her children. Liz believes deeply in carrying forward the YWCA Minot’s mission to empower women in Western North Dakota and beyond through meeting basic needs and providing case management support.
Valerie Mayer, Administrative Assistant
Kim Ferrara, Volunteer Coordinator VISTA
Tarina Crook, Masters of Social Work Intern
