Who We Are
Meet the people behind Family Voices of Minnesota
PARENTS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE
Meet the Team
Our team is made up of trained parent leaders and staff who’ve walked this path themselves. We listen, share reliable information, and help families find the services and support that fit their needs – whether that’s health care, insurance, school supports, or community resources.
Karen Brill
Executive Director
Terri Boettcher
Jamie O'Conner
Assistant Executive Director
Luz McCurry
Elizabeth Marsh
Parent Support Navigator
Candi Seil
Development Coordinator
Kelly Korpela
Parent Group Facilitator
GUIDING THE MISSION
Our Board of Directors
Our Board includes parents, professionals, and community partners from across Minnesota. They provide oversight, set priorities, and ensure our work stays rooted in what families need – now and in the future.
J. Edward Shapland, Ph.D
Board President
David Griffin
W. Brooks Donald, MD MPH
Vice President
John Hurley
Director
Ceci Shapland
Secretary
Spencer Merchant
Director
Sarah St. Louis
Director
We are committed to building a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of families and communities we serve. We welcome parents, caregivers, professionals, and advocates from all backgrounds and experiences. If you are interested in exploring how your voice and perspective could strengthen our leadership, please reach out at connected@familyvoicesmn.org
OFFER YOUR SUPPORT
Interested in becoming a Support Parent?
We are always in need of parents and family members with lived experience to join our volunteer network. As a Volunteer Support Parent (VSP), you are a mentor whose gift is your time, personal experience, and emotional support.
