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Who We Are

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

Thumbs Up Mission

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

Thumbs Up Vision

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

MISSION STATEMENT

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

THIS IS HOW WE’LL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

  • Kickstart important 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

MISSION

Promote

Help promote wellness and positive living for people through awareness and early education programs.

Encourage

Encourage people to be open, engage in conversation, and be vulnerable.

Connect

Connect people to support services in the area.

Create

Create a movement with a brand that makes mental health relatable and that people can build a relationship with.

HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT?

By purchasing apparel, you can help break the stigma and start the conversation.

Join a planning committee, volunteer or join our board!

Alternatively, by making a donation to THUMBS UP you are helping us support our mission and vision. Make a fully tax-deductible donation right now by clicking the button below.

Staff

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Katie Shatusky

Executive Director

763-772-5912

katie.shatusky@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Kate Swanson

Program & Operations Manager

612-590-7879

kate.swanson@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Hannah Johnson

Office Manager & Program Coordinator

218-206-4360

hannah.johnson@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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Christi Tullbane

Site Lead – Rogers After-School Program

612-991-1822

christi.tullbane@thumbsupformentalhealth.org

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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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