Self-Advocates of Minnesota
ACT formed the Self-Advocates of Minnesota (SAM) network in 2007 to strengthen and grow the self-advocacy movement throughout Minnesota.
Considered the “organizing arm” of ACT, the SAM network is a collection of self-advocates, allies, professionals and service providers from six regions throughout Minnesota.
Contact your region's SAM organizer for information about the next meeting and what’s going on with self-advocacy near you!
SAM Network Regions and Contacts
SAM Northeast
Karel Hedstrom, 218-355-0680
SAM Southeast
Rebecca Ebsen, 952-915-3628
Cheryl Gardner-Ghionzoli, 952-915-3628
SAM Northwest
Carla Tice, 701-739-4554
Audra Nikle, 701-317-1221
SAM Southwest
Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, 507-779-6292
Rebecca Ebsen, 952-915-3628
SAM Central
Maggie Treichel, 763-370-3946
Bev Kaler, 320-224-1438
SAM Metro
Nikki Villavicencio, 651-756-7874