Below you will find the names and email addresses of current MAMFT Board Members and Committees.
Executive Director: J'Kalein MadisonJ’Kalein brings a warm vibrant energy, along with a diverse skill set to this position. He has worked in leadership at systemically focused non-profits, understands the inner workings of boards, and has a wealth of experience in program management, event planning, marketing, and public relations. For any questions or to connect with J'Kalein, members can set up a meeting HERE Contact: executivedirector@mamft.net |
Officers |
President: Leah SeegerMy name is Leah Seeger (she/her) and I am a second career therapist who specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families with struggles complicated by trauma, challenging upbringings, and/or addictive issues. I provide therapy from a social justice, feminist, trauma-informed lens and am a Brainspotting provider. Outside of work I can be found enjoying good food, music, and games with my loved ones. I also enjoy traveling, reading, playing volleyball, and just generally being outdoors. I have been engaged with MAMFT since 2013 as a member of the Conference Committee, and the Social Justice Committee, prior to joining the board in 2020. I serve on the board because MAMFT has done so much to forward our profession over the years. I want to ensure MFTs in Minnesota continue to have good support, community, and a powerful voice in the issues that impact our work. Contact: presidentelect@mamft.net or externalaffairs@mamft.net |
President-Elect: Calvin HauerI am a private practice clinician currently working in South Minneapolis. I have been an on and off clinical member of MAMFT since 2018. I am a sex positive therapist, part-time professor, and full-time nerd. As I continue to engage in my roles as both a therapist and educator, I am noticing the challenges in building a cohesive community among the many roles and generations of Marriage and Family Therapists. My goal in joining the board is to assist in bridging between training, new, and long established MFTs in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. I believe I bring a passion and growth mindset to collaborate with a growth-oriented board that I believe will usher in great change within our communities. My background is in working with stigmatized subjects and small business. This background has challenged me to better: reflect, adapt, and join in on needs greater than my own. Contact: calvin@mamft.net |
![]() | Secretary: Katelyn ThoresenMy name is Katelyn Thoresen (she/her pronouns) and I am a therapist working at CARE Counseling in Minneapolis. I work with a variety of individuals, couples, and families, and use a systemic lens in my work as I believe the most sustaining change happens in the context of the relationships we have established in our lives. In my personal time, I enjoy making candles, writing, hiking, reading, and exploring the world through travel. I joined MAMFT board to connect to the larger community of MFT beyond my workplace and hope to make a difference in furthering the field towards causes that will aid both therapists and the clients we serve. Contact: secretary@mamft.net |
Treasurer: Tessa GittlemanMy name is Tessa “Tess” Gittleman (she/her) and I am a therapist in private practice in Golden Valley, MN (also serving FL). I specialize in OCPD, couples struggling with gaps in intimacy and neurodivergence, as well as professionals that struggle with work/life balance. I am also an AAMFT, BBH, BMFT Approved Supervisor, and primarily work with therapists hoping to launch into private practice, balance chronic illness with client loads, and overcome executive dysfunction. Outside of work, you will find me walking my dog, Bear, spending time with my partner, or out exploring a new adventure with friends. I was appointed to MAMFT during a special election in 2021, and decided to join because I had no idea what MAMFT did. As I became more involved, and felt increasingly passionate about the ways in which MAMFT could support our local MFT community (especially students!), I decided to take on more responsibility to try to help MAMFT better serve our members. I currently volunteer on the Executive Committee as Treasurer (2022-2025), chair the Internal Affairs committee, and also work on External Affairs projects. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for MAMFT, please feel free to reach out to me anytime! Contact: treasurer@mamft.net |
![]() Alexis BartholemewI am a full-time private practice therapist and board approved supervisor and have conducted training for various organizations on systems theory, relational therapy, and diverse relationship structures such as polyamory, non-monogamy and the LGBTQ+ community over my eleven years in the field. I am honored to be elected to the MAMFT board and I hope that through my involvement I can increase my knowledge and awareness of our field, both locally and nationally, and help contribute to continued education and training. When I'm not in session, I am parenting two amazing kids, working in my garden, cycling, snow skiing, lifting weights in the gym, cooking or baking, and seeing local theater and live music! Contact: alexis@mamft.net | Acacia "KC" GammageI am a doctoral candidate at North Central University pursuing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. I hold a certification in the first level of Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting levels 1&2; I have presented for the MN MAMFT Conference, and have been a guest speaker for MFT and Undergraduate Psychology at St. Cloud State University of Minnesota. I specialize in bringing healing to chaotic environments and am not afraid to interrupt patterns that have led to breakdowns in family and marital systems. I have also been working as a domestic violence relief advocate for the Harriet Tubman Center in Minneapolis for the past 13 years. I have received training and have experience with relational pattern identification and healing groups for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. I have been serving on the board for the past three years and take great pride and joy in creating more opportunities for professional development and community building for my fellow MFTs. I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve on the board and build a supportive community for us all to thrive and grow in. Contact: kc@mamft.net | ![]() Jessica EnnekingMy name is Jessica Enneking, LMFT (she/her). I oversee Adult and Transition-age Mental Health at Fraser. I am married with 2 teenage boys and one 9 year old cockapoo. I have been connected to MAMFT in some way for several years and am currently a Clinical member. I specialize in program oversight for clients with Intellectual/Developmental Disability and co-occurring mental health needs. I’ve given several presentations on this topic internally at Fraser and externally with community partners. I’ve been a part of collaboratives across the state to ensure program compliance and equity across populations. I’m excited to become more involved in and give back to Minnesota’s MFT community. I have spent several years on parent/teacher boards at local schools. Professionally, I have worked to reduce barriers to accessing mental health care and to minimize the impact of mental health symptoms in our most vulnerable community members. I look forward to serving the MAMFT board and Minnesota’s MFT community. Contact: jenneking@mamft.net |
Erin DurkeeI work in Duluth, MN, at North Shore Mental Health Services and have been a member of MAMFT since 2019. I attended the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA, earning a M.A. in Somatic Psychology and am also a Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy therapist. In my practice I work with LGBTQIA+ folks, trauma survivors, depression, anxiety and chronic pain. On the MAMFT board, I would like to bring a voice to rural and underserved communities. Rural and underserved communities experience regionally specific population issues that may differ from a Metro area. In serving in an At-Large position, I look forward to learning more about legislative and policy issues and supporting initiatives to bring more awareness to concerns/issues clinicians face, as well as support for rural and underserved communities. I believe I could contribute a unique perspective to the board. I have a B.A. in Global Studies and NGOs and spent 9 years working in nonprofits and community organizing before becoming a therapist. I have experience with supporting boards, legislative, and community work, and I'm excited about the opportunity to serve on one myself. Contact: erin@mamft.net | Jenn GeryolI own a small group practice in Elk River and am a board-approved supervisor. I first joined MAMFT during graduate school in 2011 and renewed my membership as a clinical member in 2020. My hope in running for the MAMFT board is to become more involved in creating a wider, more connected, and active MFT community, especially outside of the Metro area. I wanted to become more involved with the board following my experience on the Conference Committee this year. I truly enjoyed the connection with, and involvement in, the wider circle of MFTs. I am hoping to continue to engage in more meaningful ways going forward. Having run both a group practice and an internship program at a previous practice, I am able to bring organizational, leadership, and community building skills to this position. I also bring enthusiasm and a strong desire to see our community continue to grow and form strong supportive connections - from our students to our elders! Contact: jenn@mamft.net | Mike KosimI have a private practice in Edina and have been a MAMFT member since 2016. I work mostly with couples and I'm trained in Gottman Method and EFT. I also like working with tech and organizing social groups, including a weekly consultation group I host. One of my hopes is to help create a robust therapist community after feeling pretty isolated as a therapist. My goals with MAMFT include a desire to hold casual events that increase connection and to help increase online visibility. During the pandemic, I didn't really see a reason to join MAMFT, and so went to AAMFT, and just felt dreadfully disconnected. I don't want that for our community. I want to draw folks in and really make a value proposition in their lives and practices. MAMFT: Come for the trainings, stay for the LOLs. As an At Large Board Member, I want to help connect people through MAMFT and bring shared enthusiasm to MAMFT events. Remember how important your friends were in high school? I want that. I also do pretty good SEO work for my website, so I'd love to bring those skills to the organization. Plus, I got a 5-star rating from my 5-year-old this morning. Contact: mike@mamft.net |
Patty Ostberg-SpeikerI have been a member of MAMFT throughout various stages of licensure. My experience in the field includes private practice in St. Paul and training professionals in Adaptive Parenting Tools at Arizona State University (ASU). I am fortunate to travel and train across the country through the University of Minnesota and ASU. My speciality areas include trauma treatment with EMDR and ART, couples therapy using Gottman and EFFT, and working with military parents. My leadership skills include planning and leading multi-week long trainings for clinicians along with many public speaking experiences. I'm passionate about the importance of our profession and adequate compensation for therapists. It's not an easy field, and I have benefitted from resources provided by MAMFT; I want to participate in giving back and helping grow these benefits for others. I believe a vibrant and diverse community of professionals is essential to the health of marriage and family therapy. Contact: patty@mamft.net |
Elections |
Melissa BolgerMy name is Melissa Bolger (she/her) and I am a therapist in private practice working primarily with couples and families seeking to improve relationships, resolve conflict, and deepen understanding of self and others. I also enjoy providing supervision, holding professional consultation space, and attending conferences and trainings to keep me excited and engaged in the work we do! Outside of work, I am typically spending time with my husband and our two boys going on hikes, reading books, and exploring new places all around the world. I joined the MAMFT Board at the start of 2023 on the Elections Committee and have served as the chair since. Prior to volunteering on the board, I hadn’t had much engagement with MAMFT. As I was feeling increasingly isolated and less involved in the profession in solo private practice, I was motivated to join the organization to connect with other professionals and support the continued growth of the MFT profession. Contact: elections@mamft.net | Shauna ZotalisMy name is Shauna Zotalis (she/her), and I am a therapist in private practice working primarily with individuals, couples, and families navigating separation, divorce, and remarriage or repartnering. I am passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling, cooking, baking, practicing yoga, skiing, and being on and in water as much as possible. I joined the MAMFT Board in January 2024 on the Elections Committee. Prior to that, I participated in the Social Justice Committee and attended MAMFT trainings and conferences. I was motivated to become a board member because I am passionate about contributing to the field of marriage and family therapy and helping it continue to grow and evolve. Contact: shauna@mamft.net | James McAuleyMy name is James McAuley (he/him) and I am a LMFT with the Department of Veterans Affairs working primarily with individuals, couples and families who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. I enjoy providing supervision, consultation, adjunct teaching in a MFT program, and presenting on providing marriage and family therapy and service members/veterans. Outside of work, I typically spend time with my wife, visiting our three kids in college, golfing, reading books, traveling and enjoying the various foods throughout the Cities. I joined the MAMFT Board at the start of 2024 as a member of the Elections Committee. In the past I have presented at the annual conference and helped with the planning committee. For a few years I practiced out of state, which led me to appreciate the importance of connection among MFT’s on a local and state level. l think it is critical to support the continued growth of the MFT profession here in Minnesota. Contact: james@mamft.net |
Brenna McGeeI have been a clinical member of MAMFT since moving here from California in 2021. I have a Minneapolis-based private practice specializing in high achievement/performance adults and substance use/recovery in MN & CA. I consult nationally on mental health in hospitality and am passionate about supporting connection to community as a way for us to be better clinicians. With a varied professional background – from professional athlete and performer to corporate sales – I am excited to bring organizational/recruitment experience, kindness, and warmth to the elections committee. We are strengthened by diversifying our experiences, ideas, and approaches to both our clinical work and lives and I would like to continue MAMFT’s focus on building a community that is welcoming to all and supports a variety of voices. I hope to be a helpful addition to the Board, supporting the needs of clinicians both established and just getting started, and proudly representing the profession of MFT. Contact: brenna@mamf.net | John JankordI am the Director of the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies and the Dual-Track Practicum Coordinator at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. I also oversee the operations of a mental health clinic I co-founded 18 years ago in Saint Louis Park. I have been a Clinical member in MAMFT for the past 20 years. I also provide clinical supervision for LMFT, LADC, and LPCC and provide therapeutic services for trauma, substance use disorders, men's issues, and couple and family therapy. I have been an expert witness, rendering opinions for the BMFT and Attorney's General license violation cases. I hope to bring my areas of experience and competency to an organization that is vitally important to our members and the general public. Contact: john@mamft.net |
CommitteesMake the most out of your MAMFT membership and consider taking an active role on a committee or perhaps even running for an elected office in the future! It’s a great way to network and contribute to the betterment of our profession. We always welcome new voices at the table – whether you are a student, veteran therapist or somewhere in between! |