Margit "M.E." Heald brings 19 years of experience with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (MNDOC), where she currently serves as a Corrections Security Case Manager. She is the Commander of the DOC's Crisis Negotiations Team, a Crisis Intervention Team Coach, and a certified Self-Defense and Control Tactics Instructor. M.E. also instructs Scenario-Based Training at the DOC Academy and is a Motivational Interviewing Instructor. In addition to her training roles, she co-chairs the Minnesota Corrections Association Annual Conference, helping shape professional development opportunities for corrections professionals statewide.

M.E. has been a Negotiator with MNDOC since 2009 and was recently appointed to the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) BASE - Board of Advocacy, Standards and Excellence as both a Midwest Representative and Corrections Representative. Her leadership and expertise extend beyond corrections; she serves as Training Director for 500Rising LLC, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women's self-defense training standards and sits on its Board of Directors.

M.E.'s extensive experience in crisis negotiations, tactical training, and advocacy reflects her commitment to professional excellence and aims to provide a safe and engaging environment where humans can get curious about the world around them and explore practical strategies for success.