Anita Raymond is Director of Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making and Care Management & Consultation, Volunteers of America MN and has BSW and MSW degrees.

Anita is active with WINGS-MN (Working Interdisciplinary Network of Guardianship Stakeholders). WINGS MN & CESDM aim to prioritize supported decision making and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, and maximize autonomy for persons under guardianship.

Received MEJC's Jane Ochrymowycz Award for innovative advocacy, energy, and ethical integrity to support vulnerable adults (2019). CESDM received MN DHS/Board on Aging 2019 Age and Disabilities Conference Award for making a lasting difference for older adults/persons with disabilities.