BOARD MEMBERS

CHRISTINE J. QUINN

Christine Quinn, Ph. D is a visionary leader in higher education, a certified 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.

CHERYL HANCOCK

Cheryl is an accomplished nonprofit executive with deep experience in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational leadership. As Executive Director of Coulee Council on Addictions, she secured $3.5 million to build a new facility and expanded services for individuals and families affected by substance misuse. Her earlier roles with the American Red Cross and Minnesota State College strengthened her expertise in donor relations, disaster response, and institutional advancement. Cheryl’s strategic insight, partnership-building, and lived experience make her a powerful and compassionate leader on the Living Kindness Board.
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LORI FRISON, MS, LPC

Lori Frison 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.

HEATHER LOWE

Heather Lowe is the founder of Ditched the Drink, a global platform that empowers high-achieving women to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and embrace an empowered, alcohol-free lifestyle. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), a Yale University certificate in the science of well-being, and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She is a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach, SHE RECOVERS® Coach, Certified Addiction Awareness Facilitator, and Certified Yoga Nidra Facilitator. Drawing on years of corporate leadership experience, Heather has guided 300+ women through coaching and impacted thousands through digital courses, live events, and her award-winning Insider membership community. A sought-after speaker and host of the award-winning Peripeteia Podcast, she has been recognized by Coach Foundation, Life Coach Magazine, Sans Bar, After Magazine, and Authority Magazine. Heather champions the well-being of women and their families through purpose-driven leadership.

ROGER FRINGS

Roger Frings is a Certified Recovery Coach with 29 years in personal recovery and more than a decade of professional experience supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. He most recently served as Program Supervisor for Tellurian Behavioral Health’s 19‑bed Residential Treatment Program, overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and a multidisciplinary team of nearly 20 staff. Previously, Roger spent over twenty years with the State of Wisconsin, advising leaders on behavioral health policy, chairing the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, and contributing to statewide opioid‑response initiatives. Currently pursuing his SAC‑IT certification, Roger brings a blend of lived experience, clinical training, and policy expertise to Living Kindness, helping strengthen compassionate, recovery‑centered community support.