Our Team
Board of Directors
Our board of directors is a diverse team, each member bringing unique backgrounds and perspectives. Yet, share a collective passion for altering the course of at-risk youth and communities. They are determined to revolutionize the way organizations engage and support their clients, ensuring that everyone can lead just and equitable lives. Every board member is deeply committed to the organization’s success, advocating for services delivered in a new way through collaboration and person-centered care, providing both accountability and the pathway to a brighter future.
Sandy Moua
IT Professional
Clientek
Board Secretary
Former Chair
Skilled professional with a passion in building community by aiding organizations in obtaining and utilizing the best tech needed to reach their goals. Builds supportive systems that allow organizations to provide the best service for the communities they serve.
Disa Ehrler
Assoc. Director of Marketing
Bridgetower Media
Board Member
Passionate marketing professional leading in strategic planning and execution of comprehensive marketing initiatives across various channels. Specialized in forecasting, budgeting, and ensuring successful implementation of marketing strategies.
Dan Massimino
Founder & CEO
Massimino Companies
Board Chair
An Italian serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and technologist. He is the Founder and CEO of Massimino Companies, an innovative solutions provider in credit services and business financing. Within a short time, Massimino is known to have gained fame and recognition as a high-end financing services provider lending a prolific clientele of professional business owners.
Trevor LeCocq, LPCC
Parker Collins Family Mental Health PLCC
Board Member
Brings extensive knowledge with working with families and clients who have complex family systems. Strong focus on collaborative partnerships between clients and stakeholders to establish a path towards meaningful change.
Regina Brown, MA. ABD
CEO & Primary Consultant
Open to Grow, LLC
Board Member
Has a track record of award-winning leadership, excelling in organizational effectiveness, IT, finance, and operations. Skilled at leading creative teams, foreseeing opportunities, and driving measurable results.
Nicole Koeb
Sourcing/Supply Chain Professional
Board Treasurer
20 years of project management experience with process improvement focus and negotiation skills. Worked with food distribution non-profits for the past 15 years supporting the Minneapolis area.
Corey Harland, MS
Founder & CEO
House-Raising
Board Member
Leadership
Corey Harland, MS
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Corey brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background, which spans decades of dedicated work with youth and families facing formidable barriers in the realms of mental health, chemical health, and the legal system. His unwavering commitment to advocacy has consistently placed his clients’ best interests at the forefront. What sets his approach apart is the emphasis on empowering youth to actively participate in their own treatment, fostering more profound connections between the services provided and the care recipients.
His professional journey has been diverse, encompassing roles as a case manager, organizational training manager, and executive leader. He’s navigated through various sectors including corrections, treatment courts, vocational rehabilitation, psychiatric residential care, policy development, police oversight, and nonprofit and mental health services. This multifaceted background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the intricacies of these systems and a unique perspective on how to address the challenges they present.
Notably, he also holds government-appointed roles on the MN State Advisory Council/Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health and the MN Board of Behavioral Health. His active involvement in national civil rights groups underscores his commitment to advancing social justice and equity.
His passion, however, lies in reshaping the futures of at-risk youth and their communities. His approach focuses not only on addressing the immediate issues these youth face but also on nurturing their long-term potential. He believes in the importance of making the youth central participants in their journey to self-improvement.
Furthermore, Corey is dedicated to changing the trajectory of how organizations engage with and support their clients. His vision centers around instilling a sense of accountability and promoting a more just and equitable way of life. Through a collaborative approach and an unwavering dedication to person-centered care, he envisions a future where organizations offer opportunities that truly transform lives.
Emily Hansen
Community Services Director
Our co-founder brings decades of experience and a strong educational background, specializing in assisting youth and families facing complex challenges in mental health, chemical health, and the legal system. She has been unwavering in her advocacy for her clients, taking a unique approach that empowers youth to actively participate in their treatment. Her diverse career includes roles as a case manager, organizational training manager, and executive leader in areas such as special education, psychiatric residential care, emergency housing, policy development, nonprofits, and medical services.
Her passion aligns with our mission to change the course for marginalized youth and communities, placing a significant emphasis on person-centered care and ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our staff. She is dedicated to revolutionizing how organizations engage with and support their clients, with a goal of fostering a more just and equitable way of life. Her unwavering commitment lies in propelling our organization forward, promoting collaboration and person-centered care, all while creating opportunities through accountability.