ABOUT COUNCILWOMAN GARRIDO

 Heidi Garrido (she/her) is a 9 year resident of Hopkins and is honored to serve the people of Hopkins as a member of its City Council.

 

Heidi was born in Santiago, Chile and adopted to the US at 3 months old. She was raised in Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota in 2003. She is a mother of 3; Jace, Caden, & Dori. She is also a new mother-in-law to her eldest son's wife, Maria. She owned a portrait and wedding photography business for 15 years. She is a triathlete, a gardener, an activist, and a cheese lover. In 2022, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a certification in LGBTQ+ Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She also received a DEI certification from the University of Minnesota. She plans to pursue further education by earning a Master's Degree or Law Degree. She is a member of many professional organizations and working groups. ​

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Heidi changed career paths in 2023 and now works as a Project Coordinator for the Office of Public Service at the City of Minneapolis.