Disability services provider ProAct has announced a leadership transition. Steve Ditschler, longtime ProAct leader, is working with Judie Foster-Lupkin. Foster- Lupkin is now incoming president of ProAct, while Ditschler serves…
Category: People and Places
Gaylord's years of service saluted
Leaders in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered virtually this month to pay tribute to Vicki Gaylord of the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration (ICI). Gaylord…
Camancho leaves Opportunity Partners
It’s a changing of the guard at Opportunity Partners as Armando Camacho has stepped down as president and CEO. Camacho left in June to lead Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, which…
Several appointments announced
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have announced several appointments. Ryan Odland Brenda Hommerding Ryan Odland of Elk River and Brenda Hommerding of Rice are new members of…
In Memoriam - August 2020
Callaghan led special education group Frances Callaghan was not only part of a pioneer Minnesota family; she was also a pioneer in special education. Callaghan died in July. She was…
In Memoriam - July 2020
Gleason challenged mental health stereotypes Minnesota native Mary Pat Gleason was a prolific film and television actress, who worked to challenge mental health stereotypes. Gleason died in June after a…