Shaylyn
Bernhardt
Communications and Engagement Manager
UMN Extension RSDP
Shaylyn Bernhardt

Shaylyn joined CERTS after leading digital communications and content strategy in various roles at the Bush Foundation,  the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Born and raised in Mandan, North Dakota, Shaylyn earned her bachelor's in art history at the University of Minnesota and calls Saint Paul her home along with her husband, son, and Sir Duke Knuckles the dog. She is an active Master Naturalist, winter enthusiast, and toddler craft artisan. Shaylyn is focused on advancing CERTs’ clean energy mission through storytelling, audience engagement, and providing strategic direction to CERTs’ communications work.