Shannah Mulvihill has worked in the non-profit and public sectors for nearly 20 years in the areas of communications, development, public policy and organizational leadership. Shannah holds a Masters Degree in counseling psychology from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, and has served as a volunteer counselor for the Walk-In Counseling Clinic and Crisis Connection. Shannah also currently serves as board chair of The Cancer Benefit Fund of Minnesota. She is a former board chair of Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and former disaster services volunteer and advisory committee member of the Twin Cities American Red Cross.

Kim works for Mental Health Minnesota as the Program Manager and brings a unique perspective as a person in recovery from bipolar disorder. Based on her personal experiences living with mental illness, Kim presents to community members about what it was like to be the recipient of mental health care, and how those services played a role in her recovery. Kim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, as well as an Associate's Degree in Nursing. Kim is also certified as a Peer Support Specialist.

Bethany Gladhill is an experienced non-profit management consultant, who has worked as the part-time Business Manager for Mental Health Minnesota since 2010. Though she is not supposed to have favorite clients, Mental Health Minnesota might actually be one, since she greatly admires the grassroots advocacy and focus on individual empowerment for mental health issues. Gladhill consults in finance, human resources, marketing, fundraising, and general management for both on-going and periodic clients, as well as providing strategic planning and evaluation services. She holds a BA magna cum laude from Tufts University and a Masters of Historic Preservation from Goucher College, Baltimore.

Suzanne Bachman is a Peer Advocate at Mental Health MN. Suzanne obtained a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law. Suzanne is also certified as a Peer Support Specialist.

Emily came to Mental Health Minnesota in 2015 as a client advocacy volunteer wanting to learn about how to connect people with resources and support.  In 2016, she began working as an advocate, and later took on the role of Education and Outreach Manager.  Emily has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies from New York University.

Frank Dorsey has been a resident of rural Minnesota all his life. He enjoys nature walks and meditating by lakes and rivers. He is also very passionate about helping others and enjoys meeting new people. He has been involved in the mental health system since 1985 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had to learn a new way of life. Frank has experience working as an adolescent and human services technician at two different treatment centers as well as a peer mentor. Currently, he is a support group facilitator and a certified peer support specialist. Frank also serves on the board for South West 18 adult mental health initiative.

Cheryl Koehnen is the Warmline Coordinator for Mental Health Minnesota. She is also a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Mental Health Ambassador. Cheryl graduated from Inver Hills College with a degree in Psychology and previously from Cardinal Stritch University with a degree in Business. Her ability to work effectively with people who have mental health challenges comes from her own recovery from Bipolar 1 Disorder, Depression, and ADHD. She has a particular interest in doing her part to try to eliminate stigma in society and speaks and writes about doing so often. In her free time she enjoys spending time writing essays, reading, and spending social time with family and friends.