Lindsay Walz, M.Ed. - Full Bio
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Lindsay Walz has spent her life learning how to hold the hard and the happy and is committed to transforming our collective understanding of the everyday impact of stress and trauma - and the power of resilience. Her professional practice and lived experience sit at the intersection of human development and emotional healing.
As a professional youth worker, Lindsay spent the first half of her career listening deeply to the needs of young people, their families and others in their sphere to engage in personal transformation and advocate for systems change. In 2013 she combined her passion for youth leadership development and creative self-expression to launch the nonprofit, Courageous heARTS, a youth-driven art studio in Minneapolis which operated successfully for eight years. Since 2007, Lindsay has integrated her lived experience of PTSD, resulting from the collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, with her professional training and expertise to guide individuals and communities toward deeper well-being through her person-centered approach to resilience. She shares her story of survival and resilience in hopes that others will find the strength and courage to heal from their own hards. Lindsay holds her master of education from the University of Minnesota, where she was named a Rising Alumni in 2014. Her work has also been recognized with awards from the Arts and Healing Network and Thrivent Financial. Currently, she serves on the leadership team for the NorthStar Youth Worker Fellowship, of which she was a fellow in 2012. Learn more about her work at: LindsayWalz.com Lindsay Walz, M.Ed - Short BioLindsay Walz, M.Ed. is a courageous heart who is committed to transforming our collective understanding of the everyday impact of stress and trauma - and the power of a resilient response. She has integrated her lived experience of PTSD, resulting from the collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, with professional training and expertise to guide individuals and communities toward deeper well-being through her person-centered approach to resilience.
Lindsay founded Courageous heARTS, a youth-centered arts nonprofit, which operated in Minneapolis from 2013-2020. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work by the University of Minnesota, the Arts and Healing Network and others. Lindsay holds her M.Ed. in Youth Development Leadership from the University of Minnesota, where she was named a Rising Alumni in 2014. Learn more at LindsayWalz.com |
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Lindsay painted this, as part of a mural she co-created with youth facing adversities prior to the bridge collapse. It was her message to them because she believed they could fly anyway. Her life changed, but the message hasn't. Whatever the weight, fly anyway!
