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Authors: Gerrard, Michelle Decker

Senior Research Manager

Michelle has worked for over 25 years as a community-based evaluator for dozens of programs, with a particular focus on people experiencing a variety of risk factors including mental health and complex health issues, chemical dependency, and homelessness. In addition, Michelle is the co-director of the Minnesota Homeless Study, leading a team that coordinates nearly 5,000 interviews with people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Previously, Michelle worked as a risk and prevention counselor and wraparound facilitator for emotionally disturbed and other at-risk youth. Michelle has a master’s degree in education, with a focus on risk and prevention, from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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Wilder Reports

2024

Homelessness in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota: How Do People Experience Homelessness Differently Across the State?

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2023 Study

Wilder Reports

2022

Legislative Report: Runaway and Homeless Youth Report

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Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Economic Opportunity

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2022

Project Recovery Evaluation Report: 2021-2022 Evaluation

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Project Recovery

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2020

Characteristics of People Who Identify as LGBTQ Experiencing Homelessness: Findings from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota: Key Characteristics of Adults Age 55 and Older from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

2018 Minnesota Reservation Homeless Study Key Findings

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

Homelessness on Minnesota American Indian Reservations: Findings from the 2018 Minnesota Reservation Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

Homelessness in Minnesota: Detailed Findings from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

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2020

What Happens to Adopted Youth and Families after Adoption? Results of a Follow-Up Study Conducted for Ampersand Families

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Ampersand Families

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2020

Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: Findings from the 2018 Minnesota Homeless Study

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

Hennepin County: Characteristics and Trends of Those Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

Wilder Reports

2020

Ramsey County: Characteristics and Trends of Those Experiencing Homelessness in Minnesota

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Homelessness in Minnesota 2018 Study

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