Attendee Details
Speaker Bios and Slides
Joe Beckman
Co-Founder, Till360
As co-founder of Till360, Joe Beckman’s mission has been to RECLAIM HUMAN CONNECTION in school communities throughout the world. Joe has shared his infectious energy, humor, and passion in over 2,000 schools… positively impacting over 1 million people worldwide through live speaking events, powerful videos, and his bestselling books, Just Look Up and Just Look Back. Joe resides in the lovely state of Minnesota, with his 4 children and exceptionally beautiful, patient, strong, kind-hearted wife, Jess.
Bryan Cole
Co-Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, PraireCare
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Bryan Cole, MMFT, BFA, has spent nearly 30 years working with children and adolescents, providing therapeutic support to youth and families for over 17 years in settings ranging from in-home and outpatient care to school-linked therapy and hospital-based services. Holding degrees in Theatre Arts Performance and Marriage and Family Therapy, Bryan is committed to honoring the resilience of children by creating a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where they and their families can take small, meaningful steps toward growth—“building one LEGO at a time.” His integrated approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Structuralism, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Outside of work at PrairieCare, Bryan enjoys time with his family, hiking with his dogs, and embracing life’s lighter side—his favorite number is 6, his favorite color is blue, and his favorite cartoon character is Chuckie from Rugrats.
Tammy Diehn
Founder & Executive Director, 2B CONTINUED
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Tammy founded 2B CONTINUED in 2019 in memory of her sister, Shelly “Teuby” Teubert. Since losing her sister to suicide, she has become a passionate advocate for mental health, earning multiple certifications in suicide prevention training. Tammy lives in rural Arlington with her husband, Allen, and enjoys quilting, motorcycling, and spending time with family and friends.
Michelle Doerr
Co-Author, Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder
Michelle is a writer, coach, and conservation leader whose personal journey as a parent—navigating her son’s autism and her daughter’s eating disorder, chronicled in her debut memoir Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder —led her to study Individual Psychology and trauma-informed practices. She holds certifications in Adlerian Psychology, Wellness Coaching, EcoTherapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Leadership. Michelle combines her passion for human connection and the natural world to make a lasting impact through her writing, coaching, and work in the conservation field.
Alexa (Doerr) Marquette
Co-Author, Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder
Alexa grew up dreaming of writing a novel someday, but never imagined her first book would be part of her personal life journey. Her debut novel, Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder shares a raw and real glimpse into how an eating disorder can impact the individual as well as the family system. Alexa has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and anthrozoology, and she currently serves as an outreach professional with a national eating disorder treatment center. Alexa is passionate about eating disorder awareness and prevention as well as sharing the power of the human-animal bond. Alexa and her husband live in Minnesota with their two spunky pups.
Stefan Gingerich
Sr. Epidemiologist – Injury & VIolence Prevention, MN Department of Health
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Stefan is principal investigator on the Minnesota Violent Death Reporting System, and analyzes the epidemiology of suicide, homicide, and firearm violence. Prior to MDH, Stefan worked as a public health microbiologist at the University Hygienic Laboratory in Iowa and as senior research analyst for StayWell, studying best practices in employee health management and helping employers improve the health of their employees. Stefan studied music at the University of Evansville and earned a Master of Science in epidemiology from the University of Iowa. He enjoys travel with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children, singing with the Minnesota Chorale, playing baseball, and reading.
Chad Greenway
Founder & Director, Lead the Way Foundation; Former MN Viking
Chad Greenway grew up on a hog, cattle, and crop farm in Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, where he learned the value of hard work and leadership. A standout athlete, he attended the University of Iowa on a football scholarship, earning All-American honors and serving all four years on the team’s leadership council. Drafted 17th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006, Greenway spent his entire 11-year NFL career with the team, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, serving as a longtime captain, and being named Vikings Man of the Year four times. He also received the NFLPA’s Byron “Whizzer” White Award for his charitable work. Since retiring in 2017, Greenway has continued giving back through his Lead the Way Foundation and has become a partner in Gray Duck Spirits and Bankshot Solutions. He lives in Wayzata, MN, with his wife Jennifer and their four daughters, staying active as a coach, mentor, and dad.
Chad Harlander
Founder & Director, REACH Program
Chad Harlander has spent the past 30 years working with youth and families across Minnesota, South Dakota, and South Dallas, focusing on social and emotional development. A former student-athlete and public speaker, Chad began mentoring as a high school peer helper and continues to inspire through his outreach work—including co-leading “Day to REACH” football camps with former Viking Chad Greenway. Driven by his own journey overcoming childhood trauma, Chad launched The REACH Program 18 years ago in Hutchinson, MN. Today, the program supports students in 46 schools across multiple states, with over 60 more expressing interest nationwide.
Ryan Hauge
Principal, ROCORI Secondary
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Ryan Hauge is the Secondary Principal at ROCORI Public Schools where he has served for the last four years. Ryan oversees High School, Middle School, ALC and Online programing with the help of his administrative team. Prior to serving as Principal Ryan was the Activities Director in Sartell, MN for four years. Ryan previously served as a social studies teacher, coach and instructional coach in St. Francis for 17 years. During that time, he coached basketball and golf and instructed staff in strategies for managing anti-social behavior in the classroom. Over the last year Ryan has engaged with his staff on topics surrounding Jon Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and is working to create change regarding cell phone use in his secondary building.
Kristine Knudten, MD
Chief Medical Officer & Family Physician, Glencoe Regional Health
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Dr. Kristine Knudten has called McLeod County home for nearly 28 years, where she and her husband raised their three sons—Isaiah, Ethan, and Joe. She is now a proud mother-in-law to Madde and grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren, Lukas and Brookston. A dedicated family physician at Glencoe Regional Health for the past 28 years, Dr. Knudten has also served as Chief Medical Officer for the past eight years. Beyond her medical career, she co-owns a quilt shop in Arlington, MN—Sew Quilty—where she and a friend share their passion by teaching others a relaxing and creative hobby. In her free time, she enjoys church activities, quilting, gardening, golfing, and reading.
Amy Walz
Executive Director, You’re Not Alone
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Amy Theisen Walz is an avid pup-lover, advocate for the underdog, vocalist and speaker. With a mission of creating a non-judgmental zone by personally understanding the many trials our students experience with mental health diagnosis; anxiety, depression, bullying etc., Amy began by sharing the unconditional love of her therapy pup Willow Grace in the Monticello Middle Schools in October 2020. After piloting this program for two years, You’re Not Alone, became a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit in June 2022.
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