Amanda Hudson Joins Health Clinic as Licensed Social Worker

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Amanda Hudson was recently hired as a Wisconsin-licensed Social Worker with the LCO Health Clinic – Community Health Department. She will serve individuals across all ages and stages of life, from prenatal care through end-of-life support.

Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Minot State University. She went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Social Work from Concordia University–Mequon and obtained her HRSA Opioid Certification in 2022.

She brings several years of experience in the skilled nursing field, having worked as both a long-term and short-term care social worker, as well as Director of Social Services. Amanda later served in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, where she assessed and advocated for older adults and adults with disabilities. Her work included conducting multidimensional assessments for individuals at risk of requiring guardianship or conservatorship. The innovative model she contributed to helped improve the well-being, safety, and empowerment of vulnerable populations, earning statewide recognition and groundbreaking awards across Minnesota.

Amanda was also one of the first School Success Liaisons hired at the Hayward Community School District, working in both the middle and high school buildings. In that role, she supported students, families, and school staff by prioritizing the needs of students at high risk for truancy, dropping out, and school failure. She advocated for the development of new school and community services and provided support to faculty, while also offering advocacy and resource connections.

Amanda emphasizes the importance of self-determination when it comes to complex care decisions. She provides guidance and support to help individuals, families, and professionals make informed, person-centered decisions—always prioritizing autonomy and self-advocacy. In her role as a social worker, she will focus on the whole person, offering services such as case management, advocacy, cognitive and memory evaluations, health and safety assessments, daily functioning reviews, environmental and support system evaluations, future planning, and resource navigation—ensuring members have the tools they need to succeed.

“Everyone needs support to overcome challenges in life,” Amanda says. “As a social worker, I walk alongside individuals to help identify and prioritize their needs, and to empower them to take ownership of their choices and make the best decisions for their lives.”

She adds,

“As a social worker, the best part of my job is serving people of all ages, stages, and often psychological cages. I get to meet someone at their most vulnerable moment, help them hold the tension of discovering both the root issue and their strengths, and watch them rise and find joy in life. Many think social workers only step in when things are really bad—and sometimes that’s true—but that’s not the whole story, and it’s not the whole person. That’s why I love what I do: I get to see the whole person. I’m honored to be working with tribal members and excited to learn and grow with each of you.”