The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is: We will cure MS while empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives. Chris Granias is living his best…
Category: People and Places
New Board Member Announced
MDI announced that it has appointed Megan Kellin to its board of directors. Megan is an entrepreneur and publisher who owns several businesses in northeast Minnesota, including the Lake and…
Harrison is Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota
Inspiring other to use their voices and advocate for themselves is a goal for Nina Harrison, the new Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota. She also hopes to raise awareness of issues facing…
New leader at Living Well Disability Services
Thomas Gillespie is the new president and CEO of Mendota eights-based Living Well Disability Services, a leader in providing exceptional services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He’ll start…
New leader named for MDI
Eric Black is taking the helm at MDI February 15, succeeding current President and CEO Peter McDermott. McDermott will retire on April 1. MDI is a nonprofit corrugated plastic manufacturer…
Fondell retires from ICI
Beth Fondell, University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration’s outreach and training coordinator, has retired after more than a decade with the organization and a long career in disability advocacy.…