Nicole Lanz, MSW, LGSW; Permanency Quality Assurance obtained a BSW from Winona State University in 2014 and a MSW from Winona State University in 2024, where she was a Title IVE scholar. Nicole has 11 years of social work practice experience with a variety of populations and has spent the past six years practicing in child welfare including: child protection, permanency, ICPC, and licensing. Nicole is a NASW Certified Supervisor, and holds certificates including the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate, as well as Policy Practice. Currently, Nicole is one of three, Permanency Quality Assurance team members through the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Catrina Ankarlo earned a Master of Public Administration from Minnesota State University in 2017 and her Doctorate in Human Services Leadership and Organizational Management from Capella University in 2022. Catrina currently works for the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families as the Permanency Policy Specialist.  Prior to coming to DCYF, Catrina worked for a county agency in child welfare, child protection and permanency case management.