Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The FTIUM Care Team is here to help every step of the way.
Many of you know the FTIUM Care Team for their support around mental health and substance use. But they offer much more, including expert help navigating the healthcare system, such as:
Help finding healthcare providers,
Assistance with referrals and second opinions;
And advice for current medical conditions.
Call 800-634-7710 for confidential assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This semester, we welcomed a new adjunct professor to FTIUM! Originally from White Bear Lake, Colleen Wood is a political scientist based in St. Paul. She teaches courses in the Associate’s degree program, helping students broaden their perspectives and build the skills they need to succeed.
Colleen received degrees from Georgetown University and Columbia University. In addition to her work at FTIUM, Colleen is a faculty member at Century College. She has also taught at Concordia Language Villages and the Peace Corps, and completed years of field research in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe. She draws on this wealth of international field research and teaching experience to inform her educational practice.
Outside of the classroom, Colleen enjoys biking around Minnesota, cooking elaborate meals, and playing board games with friends.
We are proud to have Colleen as part of our adjunct faculty, and we are grateful for the knowledge, perspective, and enthusiasm she brings to our students.
Since joining FTIUM in January 2020, Yvonne Lerew has brought energy, expertise, and a passion for student success to every class she teaches. She leads our Effective Writing and Effective Communications courses in the Associate’s degree program, helping students strengthen the skills that open doors in both their academic and professional lives.
Before coming to FTIUM, Yvonne taught writing, communications, professional skills, and ESL at St. Catherine University, CLUES, and Year Up. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping adult and non-traditional students improve their lives and achieve their educational goals.
In addition to her teaching role, Yvonne serves as Director of Development for the Citizens League, where she leads fundraising and donor relations efforts. Her work there reflects the same values she brings into the classroom—building relationships, empowering others, and creating growth opportunities.
Yvonne’s educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Colorado College, and a Master of Education in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
We are proud to have Yvonne as part of our adjunct faculty, and we are grateful for the knowledge, encouragement, and inspiration she shares with our students.
