Anna Gerdeen

Director at The Camden Collective
Summary
Anna Gerdeen is the founder of The Camden Collective, a community initiative launched in August 2020 to assist students and families in North Minneapolis amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initially focused on providing educational support during distance learning, The Camden Collective has evolved to address the broader needs of the neighborhood, offering free food distribution and an afterschool youth program, both run entirely by volunteers.
Anna is a licensed educator in Minnesota with expertise in K-12 ESL and 5-12 Social Studies, backed by six years of teaching experience in urban environments.
She holds a Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota and a Master's of Divinity from Harvard.
Her educational background includes a focus on Social Studies and ESL education at the University of Minnesota, with additional studies in Religion at Harvard University and ESL at Hamline University.
Furthermore, Anna's professional journey includes roles such as Social Studies Teacher at Fridley Middle School, ELL Teacher at Harding High School, and Humanities Teacher at Fridley Schools, among others.
Beyond her teaching roles, she has served as an active member of various organizations, including being a former Board Member, Chair, and Treasurer at WEBBER-CAMDEN NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION.
Anna's commitment to community service and education shines through her diverse experiences, encompassing both academic and practical contributions to the betterment of North Minneapolis.