Our staff has a strong commitment to serving the many constituents of our organization. But first and foremost, they focus their energies on those who take advantage of our programs and services.
Click on a Staff member to learn more about them.
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Sean Kinsella, Executive Director
What do you bring to NAMI?
I have a strong sense of mission and service to people and community.What do you love about working here?
I am extremely impressed with every person I have meet. Everyone is so dedicated.What's something interesting about you?
I am named after a John Wayne character, my dad, and a mountain in Ireland (really it is more of a hill than a mountain). -
Monica Yeadon, Program Director
What do you bring to NAMI?
I struggled with misdiagnosed mental illness for approximately 7 years as a result of the broken mental health care system. After I reached recovery following a correct diagnosis, I vowed to be a part of the ultimate fix for the mental health care system. Being the program director at NAMI Southeast Minnesota is my literal dream job and I bring my passion with me to work every single day.
What do you love about working here?
I love the feeling that my family grew exponentially upon starting here. Each of my co-workers and the volunteers that I get to work with on a daily basis help me feel supported, validated, and valued.
What's something interesting about you?
I triple majored in Psychology, Sociology, & Spanish in undergrad.
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Jennifer Becker, Family Support Specialist
What do you bring to NAMI?
After experiencing depression throughout my life and then losing my 21yr old son, Sam to suicide in February 2016 I feel that I bring a unique perspective of empathy and compassion.
What do you love about working here?
I love that by working at NAMI I get to come to work every day to honor Sam and to be his champion. I have always advocated for mental health however now it has become a mission for me.
What's something interesting about you?
In February 2017 I walked border-to-border across northern Spain completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in 31 days.
