Brent St. Martin
Brent St. Martin - Age: 30, St. Louis County
What do you do professionally?
Mental health social worker.
How are you involved in the community? Do you volunteer with any organizations?
I have volunteered teaching adaptive sports and recreation with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute for the last nine years β the most fun volunteer opportunity out there!
What is important to you?
Family, friends, recreation and giving back to the community.
How do you spend your free time?
I like to spend my free time with friends on the mountain bike trails, camping, fishing, hunting, and snowboarding in the winter months. Canβt wait for some BWCA trips this summer. I enjoy spending time doing anything Duluth offers outdoors.
Favorite things about living and working in the Northland?
I love the access to outdoor adventures and extreme sports in the Northland. There is never a dull day. I love the strong sense of community in the Northland, it feels like a small town in a big city with everyone being connected through friends, family and hobbies.
What advice would you give to up-and-coming professionals?
Put an emphasis on helping communities grow and always be willing to help your colleagues/peers. Be the good in the world you hope to see.
Favorite moment in life?
My family has gone camping at Split Rock yearly since I was 1 or 2 years old β so all of the memories I have of going camping with my family at Split Rock over the years are my favorite. Itβs a lot of fun to look back through photos now.
Who has inspired you?
My mom and dad have inspired me most; they always taught my sisters and me to be helpful, kind and caring for others. My parents inspired me to work with populations of people who need strong advocates.
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