Mike Saindon has worked for the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) since 2012. In Mike’s first role at DHS, he worked in Policy Integration Unit on elderly waiver and alternative care policy.

He also served as staff to the MBA supporting and ensuring the Area Agencies on Aging develop plans consistent to the state plan on aging. Mike also provided grant management and oversight for the Live Well at Home and Eldercare Development Partnership grants. The same year Mike started DHS he graduated from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs.