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Who We Are

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Thumbs Up Mission

Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.

Thumbs Up Vision

To impact communities so that all people who struggle with mental health can live healthy and fulfilling lives.

How we Began

Thumbs Up was founded in 2014 by several community members in honor of two great men, Bob Schmit and Chuck Dahlheimer, who, like many others, took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness.

Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.”

Thumbs Up for Mental Health mascot and race participants giving thumbs up at the starting line of the 12th Annual Thumbs Up 5K and 10K event, supporting mental health and suicide prevention.

THIS IS HOW WE’LL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

  • Kickstart meaningful conversations via our THUMBS UP apparel.
  • Encourage social connectedness via our community outreach events.
  • Drive awareness via carefully selected relationships with individuals and organizations.
  • Bring the brightest minds together to inform, educate & teach coping skills for those who struggle with a mental illness.

#KEEPMOVINGFORWARD

OUR MISSION

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers to help support Thumbs Up’s mission! Visit our volunteer page for more info!

Sponsor

At Thumbs Up, we are very grateful for our sponsors. Thank you for believing in us! Together we can make a difference.

Partner

Partners carry a big load. They help propel our mission to Keep Moving Forward. Would you like to partner? Get in touch with us today!

Donate

Giving in any amount can make a significant difference. Help us help others that need support, love, motivation, and courage to live a happy, healthy life. Thank you!

💙 Join the Movement.

Your support helps break the stigma and start important conversations around mental health.

Every purchase makes a difference. 🛍

Get involved by joining a planning committee, volunteering, or serving on our board. 🤝

Your gift directly supports Thumbs Up’s mission and is fully tax-deductible. 💙

Staff

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Katie Shatusky

Executive Director

763-772-5912

katie.shatusky@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Kate Simonet

Development Manager

612-590-7879

kate.simonet@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Hannah Johnson

Program & Operations Manager

218-206-4360

hannah.johnson@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

Madi Smith

Administrative Assistant

763-807-3754

madison.smith@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

Christi Tullbane

Site Lead – Rogers After-School Program

612-991-1822

christi.tullbane@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

Eileen Toombs

Site Lead – Elk River After-School Program

612-245-4872

eileen.toombs@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Mandy Christy

Marketing Coordinator

763-218-9560

mandy.christy@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

Board of Directors

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Laura Vevea

Board Chair

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Chris Merritt

Vice Chair

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Breanna Heintzelman

Secretary

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Asa Veek

Treasurer

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Amy Walz

At Large Board Member

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Cassie Stangler

At Large Board Member

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Melissa Bohlsen

At Large Board Member

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Ali Blake

At Large Board Member

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Dr. Kari Rock

At Large Board Member

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