Headwaters RDC Staff

Sami Trana joined the HRDC as a Community Development intern in May of 2023, after obtaining her bachelor's degree in Community Health from Bemidji State University. Upon completion of her 300-hour summer internship, she transitioned into a full-time Community Development Specialist in October of 2023.  

Starting out as an intern has given Sami the opportunity to experience the many roles that the HRDC plays within our five-county region. She has been involved in various projects and activities within transportation, housing, economic development, placemaking, local foods, and clean energy.  She has a passion for overall health, wellness, and an active lifestyle and she loves being able to carry that over into her many roles to gain new experiences and connect various projects and people to each other.