President & Founder

Peter Nerothin graduated with a B.A. in Financial Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College one year after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Intrigued by the process of learning as it applied to diabetes management, he spent the next six years exploring various models of education as he continued to develop the philosophical basis and institutional framework for Insulindependence.

 

Peter has worked in traditional education as an Americorps Volunteer (Minneapolis, 2002-03) and Teach for America Corps Member (Phoenix, 2007); studied in higher education (Classical and Near Eastern Studies, University of Minnesota, 2004-06); and received formal training and certifications in outdoor leadership (Wilderness Inquiry, 2006-07). These experiences, along with his accomplishments as a world explorer and ultra endurance athlete (formally recognized by the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association, 2005), have shaped Insulindependence’s life-changing Experiential Diabetes Education programs since the organization was founded by Peter in 2005.

 

Peter first conceived of the idea of Phrendo (Insulindependence's online training network) in 2006, and has since spearheaded its development based on Educational Philosopher John Dewey’s assertion that “education is essentially a social process.” He looks forward to directing Phrendo development as a central resource to Insulindependence’s campaign to revolutionize diabetes management and education.