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Who We Are & What We Do

At USpireND we know that everyone does the best with what they have, but we all need a little help from time to time. We believe every person deserves to not just survive, but to thrive. This is why we create plans to help families and early childhood providers take positive steps on their caregiving journey.

Meet our Board of Directors​

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Janell Regimbal

Chairperson, Grand Forks, ND

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Founder/Owner, Insight to Solutions, LLC

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Monique Wiseness

Director, Watford City, ND

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Social Worker, McKenzie County Public School District #1

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Amy Zent

Director, Lefor, ND

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Assistant States Attorney, Stark County

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Kelli Krieg

Secretary, Dickinson, ND

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Behavioral Health Dir., Dakota Women's Correctional & Rehabilitation Center

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Jami Haynes

Director, Dickinson, ND

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Attorney, Haynes Melby Law, PLLC

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Jennifer Babcock

Director, Fargo, ND

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Chief Financial Officer, Rape & Abuse Crisis Center

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Kara Winkelman

Treasurer, Fargo, ND

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Chief Financial Officer, Share House, Inc.

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Abby Tow

Vice Chair, Moorhead, MN

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Great Plains Food Bank

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Sharalyn Johns

Director, Watford City, ND

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Operations Officer, Community Options

Meet our Leadership​

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Missi Baranko

Executive Director

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Kari Bachler

HFND Program Director

Our Services

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Healthy Families

We know you want to be a parent who provides a safe and healthy life for your
child. When life gets hard, everday feels like a fork in the road moment, which can feel frustrating or overwhelming. We meet you where you are, with visits taking place in your home, virtually or at a location in the community where you are most comfortable.

Inclusion Support

We believe every child deserves the right to be respected, valued and included. Your job, as an early childhood provider, is critical to shaping the foundation for each child's future. We provide support, information, resources and coaching for licensed early childhood providers, caring for children with unique needs.

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