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HAPA - Human Achievement & Performance Academy

Welcome to HAPA!

Services
Financial Counseling
Pre Foreclosure Counseling
Small Business Education
Youth Life Skills
Renters Education

Tina Peterson - Executive Director and Founder of Human Achievement & Performance Academy [HAPA]

HAPA is a non-profit organization that was created in 2003 to fill a gap in financial literacy education and financial counseling services. Prior to creating HAPA, Ms. Peterson spent 16 years in the banking industry including 11 years as a consumer and mortgage loan officer. Ms. Peterson has been a FAIM instructor since 2005 and a Homestretch instructor since 1995. Ms. Peterson obtained her Homestretch Certification in 2005, Housing Counseling Certification in 2007, and Foreclosure Prevention Certification in 2007. She frequently travels to provide the "First Steps to Financial Stability" curriculum to Community Action Agencies, Detention Centers, Schools and more. HAPA also offers individual financial counseling services. In September of this year Ms. Peterson was awarded the Ruth Edevold Award for Excellence in Leadership by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Tina Peterson

Lezli Zimmerman - Youth Program Coordinator

Zimmerman began with HAPA in May of 2009 and coordinates and teaches Life Skills education to youth and adults. Ms. Zimmerman along with coordinating also teaches the Life Skills for the Adult Jail Program. Ms. Zimmerman attended the 2010 Evergreen Annual Conference for youth intervention and prevention staff development. From 2009 to 2011 Ms. Zimmerman has assisted with the Hubbard County Youth Drug and Alcohol Task Force and its efforts to reduce substance use among youth. In February 2011 Ms Zimmerman attended a local seminar on Behavioral Management. Zimmerman attributes her teaching knowledge and personable abilities to the varied life exposure experiences and youth leadership training in her youth. Early education began with her election and appointment to office in 4H youth program from 1973-1975 and district youth church organization worker from 1978-81. These experiences had Zimmerman training and imparting skills to youth peers necessary for completion of goals, projects and fundraising events. Zimmerman was later elected President of Distributive Education Clubs of America post secondary. This enhanced her analytical expertise for assessment and continued her education in people skills. Zimmerman has worked for and continues to volunteer and serve on committees with many non-profits some include: MN North District Active Christian Teens, Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce, All Veteran’s Memorial Committee, Jaycee’s, Heartland Homes, Living at Home, 4-H & Kinship most with a youth emphasis.

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120 North Central
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218-252-4114 or 218-252-4114 Toll Free 855-559-4114


Welcome to HAPA!
Financial Counseling Pre Foreclosure Counseling Small Business Education Youth Life Skills Renters Education	Tina Peterson - Executive Director and Founder of Human Achievement & Performance Academy [HAPA] HAPA is a non-profit organization that was created in 2003 to fill a gap in financial literacy education and financial counseling services. Prior to creating HAPA, Ms. Peterson spent 16 years in the banking industry including 11 years as a consumer and mortgage loan officer. Ms. Peterson has been a FAIM instructor since 2005 and a Homestretch instructor since 1995. Ms. Peterson obtained her Homestretch Certification in 2005, Housing Counseling Certification in 2007, and Foreclosure Prevention Certification in 2007. She frequently travels to provide the "First Steps to Financial Stability" curriculum to Community Action Agencies, Detention Centers, Schools and more. HAPA also offers individual financial counseling services. In September of this year Ms. Peterson was awarded the Ruth Edevold Award for Excellence in Leadership by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Lezli Zimmerman - Youth Program Coordinator Zimmerman began with HAPA in May of 2009 and coordinates and teaches Life Skills education to youth and adults. Ms. Zimmerman along with coordinating also teaches the Life Skills for the Adult Jail Program. Ms. Zimmerman attended the 2010 Evergreen Annual Conference for youth intervention and prevention staff development. From 2009 to 2011 Ms. Zimmerman has assisted with the Hubbard County Youth Drug and Alcohol Task Force and its efforts to reduce substance use among youth. In February 2011 Ms Zimmerman attended a local seminar on Behavioral Management. Zimmerman attributes her teaching knowledge and personable abilities to the varied life exposure experiences and youth leadership training in her youth. Early education began with her election and appointment to office in 4H youth program from 1973-1975 and district youth church organization worker from 1978-81. These experiences had Zimmerman training and imparting skills to youth peers necessary for completion of goals, projects and fundraising events. Zimmerman was later elected President of Distributive Education Clubs of America post secondary. This enhanced her analytical expertise for assessment and continued her education in people skills. Zimmerman has worked for and continues to volunteer and serve on committees with many non-profits some include: MN North District Active Christian Teens, Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce, All Veteran’s Memorial Committee, Jaycee’s, Heartland Homes, Living at Home, 4-H & Kinship most with a youth emphasis.
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