Chancey Anderson Tauer
Co-founder, Prodeo Academy; public charter school network closing the opportunity gap in Minnesota.
Christina Boyd-Smith, Ph.D.
Accredited professional coach helping teams and families in business, nonprofit, and education.
Canaan Cooper
Saint John’s University ‘25; poet exploring science, faith, and adversity. From Nassau, Bahamas.
William J. Doherty, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; co-founder of Braver Angels.
Laurie Healy
Certified CRAFT recovery coach; helps families navigate addiction and early recovery.
Leah Hoffman
Mental health and couples therapist; owner of Growing Together Counseling & Healing, Hudson, Wisconsin.
Betsy Johnson
Teaches English and Strategic Communication at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
Anna Kudak, Ph.D.
Teaches interpersonal and family communication at the University of St. Thomas; co-author with Carol Bruess.
Moya McGinn Mathews
Musician, minister, yoga teacher, and “Nana”; author of Honoring Loss, Growing Through Grief.
Joan Steffend
Emmy-winning anchor/reporter, KARE-TV; author of And She Sparkled and Peace In, Peace Out.
Patty Wetterling
Co-founder, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center; author of Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope.
Jane Whitlock
Death educator and end-of-life doula; co-founder of Full Circle Care in Minneapolis.
Cathy Wurzer
Broadcast journalist, Minnesota Public Radio & Twin Cities PBS; founder, End in Mind Project.