Cities and Counties
March 18, 2024

Get to Know our Guardianship & Conservatorship Team!

Resource Training & Solutions is proud to offer Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota. Our team of dedicated professionals brings diverse expertise and a shared commitment to compassion to the individuals they serve. Join us as we get to know more about our dedicated team of Guardian and Conservators!

Jillian Miller, Program Manager

County Coverage: Aitkin, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Morrison, Pine, Stearns, Todd, and Wright

What aspects of your role do you find most fulfilling, and what drives your passion for it?

"I like that every day is something different, the people I am honored to meet and work with also make this job very special!"

How long have you been working in this field?

"For as long as I could work!"

How do you choose to spend your leisure time outside of work?

"I enjoy thrifting, hanging out at home with my dogs and partner, and doing crafts."

Carleen Peterson, Guardian / Conservator

County Coverage: Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison

What aspects of your role do you find most fulfilling, and what drives your passion for it?

"As a licensed social worker, and previous 245D provider I bring extensive experience and deep understanding of the needs of the individuals that we serve. I enjoy applying my experiences to the many challenging situations that we encounter, while at the same time watching a situation transform for the better. I enjoy the variety of individuals and teams that I work with."

How long have you been working in this field?

"35 years! (Started very young)."

How do you choose to spend your leisure time outside of work?

"Take walks everyday with my husband & dog. Cooking, projects at home/yard, traveling, hiking, biking, kayaking, time on the lake & any time with family and friends."

Laurie Doroff, Guardian / Conservator 

County Coverage: Chisago, Carlton, Morrison, Pine

What aspects of your role do you find most fulfilling, and what drives your passion for it?

"Making a difference in people's lives by being able to guide and assist them to benefit their health and safety."

How long have you been working in this field?

"I have been working as a guardian for 2 1/2 years but in the healthcare field for 28 years."

How do you choose to spend your leisure time outside of work?

"I enjoy spending time with family, attending sporting events, outdoor music festivals, and traveling with my husband and family."

Beth Busse, Guardian / Conservator 

County Coverage: Benton, Stearns, Wright, Todd

What aspects of your role do you find most fulfilling, and what drives your passion for it?

"Helping people because everyone deserves somebody."

How long have you been working in this field?

"2 years."

How do you choose to spend your leisure time outside of work?

"Watching my grandkids' sporting events, gardening, and working in the woods."

For information contact Jillian Miller, Guardian and Conservatorship Program Manager at jmiller@resourcecoop-mn.gov or visit our Guardianship and Conservatorship webpage