Staff Directory

MCCC Staff Values

Relationship

Well-Being

We cultivate holistic wellness (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental) for ourselves and others.

We practice healthy habits and honor each individual’s wisdom in determining what they are
We support and respect each other’s journeys toward greater holistic health
We practice balance internally and externally, including personal and work-life balance
We care for the well-being of the environment, recognizing that we are connected with one another, our shared physical space, and the earth

Integrity

Empowerment

We are committed to recognizing each individual’s inherent worth and power as we strive to support one another’s full potential.

We acknowledge how power and privilege play out in the world and workplace
We cultivate spaces where individuals contribute and thrive
We commit to a strength-based perception of all people We recognize current and past partners as critical leaders and invest in their long-term success to become effective community contributors

Respect

Excellence

We have high expectations for ourselves, for each other, and for the work we do.

We cultivate meaningful and effective relationships with one another while meeting our mission/purpose/deliverables
We are people-centered and practice professionalism with compassion
We are committed to high quality work and honestly evaluate what’s working and what’s not
We hold ourselves and each other accountable
We approach opportunities with a sense of determination

Inclusiveness

Chief Executive Officer

Shelley Jacobson

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ext. 117
sjacobson@pcamn.org

The President and CEO is responsible for management of the annual budget, successfully assisting with raising the revenue needed, management of strategic and annual work plan for the organization, management of Board of Directors, serving on all board committees, executive management of all paid staff, and relationships with local, regional, state and national affiliates.

Chief Program Officer

Becky Dale

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ext. 116
bdale@pcamn.org

As the Chief Program Officer, Becky oversees our community education and engagement work, presenting widely across the state and training presenters in the Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building Self-Healing Communities curriculum.

Additionally she provides education in Emotional Intelligence, the Wakanheza Project and Coaching for Community Resilience, and supervises the Regional Directors of Prevention Initiatives, coordinates MCCC’s ACE Interface training program and builds collaborative partnerships to prevent trauma and build resilience statewide.

Becky is a certified Transformation Coach and facilitates peer leader circles through MAP for Nonprofits and InsideOutcomes. Becky is also a composer for and producer of community-engaged theater. Past professional experience includes 7 years as a women’s and children’s advocate at Casa de Esperanza and 4 years as Coordinator/Director of the West Side Family Center. She is proud mother to two sons.

Development Director

Kate Bailey

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ex. 118
kbailey@pcamn.org

As the Development Director, Kate is responsible for all aspects of fundraising at MCCC, from grant writing to special events to donor cultivation. She also oversees organizational marketing and communications, program evaluation, and data management systems. Kate serves on MCCC’s Development Committee as well as the Data & Evaluation Committee.

Kate believes that child abuse is a public health issue and that all people have a role in creating thriving environments for Minnesota children. She is a certified ACE Interface Presenter and in 2015 helped write a policy resolution about the effects of toxic stress in early childhood that was read in the MN House of Representatives. Kate holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Justice and Philosophy.

Director of ACE Collaborative Partnerships

Emily Clary

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ex. 111
eclary@pcamn.org

As the Director of ACE Collaborative Partnerships, Emily Clary is responsible for helping develop and coordinate the ACE Interface training and Self-Healing Communities partnership with the Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives across the state. She supervises the Regional Training Coordinators.

Emily holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Sociology from Beloit College. She has been trained in Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Thinking, Bridges Out of Poverty, MAVA Volunteer Leadership, is certified to administer the Level of Services/Case Management Inventory tool, and has an Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) certification. She received the Medal of Merit from the National Sheriff’s Association, the Minnesota Jail Programmer of the Year award from the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, the Robert H. Robinson Service Award from the Minnesota Community Corrections Association, and the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office.

Emily is deeply committed to sharing research about Adverse Childhood Experiences and promoting strategies to build resilience and protective factors in communities across Minnesota. She is thrilled to support the MCCC team as it works to fulfill its mission!

Director of Prevention Initiatives – Southern MN

Barb Sorum

Regional Office
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507.383.8842
bsorum@pcamn.org

As the Director of Prevention Initiatives for Southern Minnesota, Barb works extensively with family and community supportive services to strengthen awareness and prevention education efforts. Barb coordinates and facilitates regional trainings, coalition building, implementing system changes, supervision, and initiating evaluation and quality assurance.

She works with community leaders and agencies to establish and guide the operations of parenting support and education programs through the Circle of Parents® statewide network.

Barb has over twenty-three years extensive knowledge of child abuse, neglect and domestic violence prevention efforts providing direct and indirect service, support and intervention to women, parents, children and families in crisis. Barb is a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is committed to children’s health, welfare and safety, as well as developing parent and community-based leadership. Barb represents MCCC in local, statewide, and national collaborative activities, including service on statewide and national Circle of Parents® committees.

Director of Prevention Initiatives – Metro Area

Lisa Deputie

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ext. 115
ldeputie@pcamn.org

Lisa coordinates outreach efforts and collaborates with other community partners. She builds relationships with other organizations and systems to assist in prevention efforts. Lisa is a member of MCCC’S Public Policy Committee and The Children’s Justice Initiative (CJI) and she is very passionate about working with systems to create equitable systems change. Lisa was a participant in MCCC’s Parent Leadership for Child Safety and Permanency (PLCSP) Team and a contracted partner.

Lisa has had countless education and trainings in the Human Service field. She cares about parents’ rights and building communities and raises her voice to help under-served and unprivileged communities thrive by holding systems accountable for creating safe environments for all. Lisa has also mentored parents with open child protection cases, supporting and advocating on behalf of parents. She helps parents understand the Child Protection system and bridge gaps with case workers to foster healthy and respectful relationships. Lisa works with parents for the betterment of the children, which leads to broken cycles.

Director of Prevention Initiatives and Tribal Projects

Linsey McMurrin

Regional Office
218.536.9236
lmcmurrin@pcamn.org

Linsey McMurrin coordinates the organization’s ACE Interface training and Self-Healing Communities program partnership with Family Service Collaboratives and Children’s Mental Health Collaboratives in the Northern region of MN. Linsey provides outreach and ongoing support and coaching to her local collaborative directors and trained presenters.

She also works with the Tribal NEAR Science and Community Wisdom Project and is the contact person for the Leech Lake cohort. Linsey assists with training of presenters across the state.

Linsey McMurrin is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. She is an organizer of the Bemidji Area Truth and Reconciliation Initiative, a grassroots effort to promote truth-seeking, healing, and change through increasing understanding and building relationships among area indigenous and non-indigenous communities. She is a strong advocate of social justice and community driven work, and believes that the development of cultural, social, and emotional competencies is integral to our well-being and ongoing success – as individuals, families, and communities.

Northern Regional ACE Training Coordinator

Jenna Zmyslony

Regional Office
218.380.0292
jzmyslony@pcamn.org

Jenna holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from Stephens College and a Bachelor’s of Arts in English with an emphasis on research. She recently completed a service term with AmeriCorps as a VISTA in Carlton County in August 2019. Here, Jenna was introduced to Restorative Justice, Emergency Preparedness and Volunteer Mobilization. In addition, she has studied Change Management, Resource Development, Grant Writing and is certified in QPR and ASIST (suicide prevention).

Evaluation and Community Education Manager

Cassandra Berg

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099, ext. 114
cberg@pcamn.org

As Evaluation and Community Education Manager, Cassandra is responsible for leading the organization’s data management and evaluation efforts, serving as the Chair of the Data and Evaluation Committee, and coordinating the organization’s ACE Interface training program and network of presenters.

She has nearly ten years of experience building program and evaluation capacity in organizations in the areas of education, youth development, and workforce services. As a former educator and youth worker, she brings a direct service and utilization-focused lens to data and evaluation. She is a certified Racial Justice Facilitator, and is passionate about engaging communities in systems change to create greater equity.

Cassandra holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Macalester College.

Administrative Assistant - Finance

Mary Fuller

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ext. 113
mfuller@pcamn.org

As an Administrative Assistant, Mary works on various projects for MCCC. She aids the finance department with accounts payable, bank deposits, filing, and various tasks. Other responsibilities include keying in surveys through Survey Monkey, mailing commitment cards and radiothon materials, compiling binders, and supporting other departments with special projects.

Administrative Assistant - Program

Gabby Higgins-Sambe

Saint Paul Office
651.523.0099 ext. 112
ghiggins@pcamn.org

Gabby works as a Senior employee with Minnesota Communities Caring for Children, through MET (Motivational Education and training Program). As an Administrative Assistant, she assists MCCC with many office projects and events through-out the year, while utilizing her skills and training as a Senior Program Assistant.

She knows that MCCC has a good policy and practice of cultural equity that empowers equitable organization values and cultural equity, and she is glad to be a part of this program.

She's very passionate about helping people work with systems to create equitable systems change. Gabby has, in the past, worked as a Family Advocate, assisting families with their needs, providing support through the system and directing their paths through the programs.

MCCC stands firm on their belief in cultural Equity, and she totally agrees. MCCC is a great place to work at this time in her life.