Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christine J. Quinn, Founder

Founder – Christine Quinn, Ph. D is a visionary leader, a certified leadership and recovery coach and an energy healer driven by a profound commitment to meaningful and compassionate endeavors. Her journey began in a nurturing, empathetic family that instilled in her a deep sense of service from a tender age.

But it was her personal experience, supporting a loved one through the trials of substance misuse, that ignited an unyielding determination within her. Christine’s mission goes beyond her own lifetime; it’s a movement designed to thrive through the unwavering dedication of healing professionals and volunteers who will carry its torch forward. Her story is one of transformation and an unwavering belief in the power of compassion to change lives.

Lori Frison MS LPC

is a Psychotherapist and Certified Relationship Coach. She is passionate about helping women experience greater love in their relationships, both with others and with themselves. Lori believes that self-love creates the foundation for all other relationships. This led her to develop the Redefining Love coaching program which guides women to stay centered, speak their truth, and set healthy limits with others all from a place of kindness and respect. She enjoys meditation, spirituality, and all things nature. She is an ongoing student of love in her marriage of 30 years and with her three grown children, who she adores.

Cheryl Hancock

is an accomplished nonprofit executive with a distinguished career in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career, she has driven transformative initiatives that have significantly advanced the missions of the organizations she has served.

As Executive Director of Coulee Council on Addictions dba Coulee Recovery Center from 2015 to 2022, Cheryl led efforts to support individuals and families affected by substance misuse, developing community-driven solutions and securing critical funding for long-term impact. She successfully led a fundraising campaign that generated $3.5 million to build a new facility, expanding the organization’s reach and services.

In her roles as Executive Director of the American Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter and Institutional Advancement Officer at Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical, Cheryl sharpened her expertise in donor relations, program development, and strategic communications. At the Red Cross, she led disaster response efforts and managed successful fundraising programs, while at Minnesota State College, she advanced the institution’s mission through financial development, alumni relations, and business partnerships.

Cheryl’s expertise in strategic planning, her ability to foster meaningful partnerships, and her unwavering dedication to service make her an invaluable leader on the Living Kindness Board of Directors. Her lived experience and deep empathy enable her to empower communities, amplify resources, and drive lasting, positive change for those impacted by substance misuse and related challenges.

CO-LEADERS

Maureen Lien

is an abstract artist, retired reading teacher, and lifelong farmer-shepherdess. Her journey is one of constant exploration and connection. Through her art, she paints emotions and dreams; as an educator, she has shaped young minds, and on her farm, she has nurtured life. But beyond the tangible, Maureen’s spiritual journey spans decades as she seeks inner peace and harmony through various practices, all while embracing the abundant spirit of Mother Earth.

Jessica Riphenburg

Jessica Riphenburg is a Shamanic Practitioner and founder of Be The Light Shamanic Healing, where she offers group and one-on-one work. She revels in facilitating uplifting and safe environments for participants to find inner peace, transformation, and soul aligned community through empowering experiences that center emotional, spiritual & energetic healing. Her mission is to help all that join her circle to connect more deeply with their personal spiritual nature while respecting cultural boundaries and walking lightly on our Mother Earth.

Born into a family of natural intuitives, mediums and clairvoyants, brushes with the spirit world have always been a normal part of life for her and her family. In her late teens, supernatural occurrences and health issues intensified in ways that are typically known as “The Call” to step into the role of Healer. However, while her family had retained their lineage’s natural gifts, the wisdom of their ancestors had been stripped away in previous generations, and without that framework, those experiences were pathologized for years before she found spiritual mentors that understood. Jessica has since received training in both Core & Peruvian shamanism, and has been walking the shamanic path since 2011.

Marnie Hess, MA, LPC

Is a psychotherapist and crisis stabilization clinician. She is passionate about being present for and empowering adults who struggle with mental health and substance use issues. She utilizes years of both professional and personal experience to assist and support individuals as they work towards self love and a healthier way of living.

She has a deep gratitude for the life she has been given and is called to continue learning how to heal and bring light to those she serves. Her deep belief in the miraculous healing power of spirit guides her and positively impacts the lives she touches.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her fur babies, grandchildren, friends and family.