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