Who We Are & What We Do
At USpireND, we understand that everyone does their best with the resources they have, but sometimes a little support can make all the difference. Guided by our mission of Thriving Together and our core values of shared hope, compassion, and trust, we believe every person deserves not just to survive, but to truly thrive. This is why we partner with families and early childhood providers to take positive steps on their journeys of parenting and caregiving.
Meet our Board of Directors
Monique Wisness
Chair, Watford City, ND
NW Behavioral Health Clinic
Jennifer Babcock
Treasurer, Fargo, ND
Chief Financial Officer, Sollera
Janell Regimbal
Director, Grand Forks, ND
Founder/Owner, Insight to Solutions, LLC
Megan Lindquist
Director, Dickinson, ND
Devon Energy
Julie Horntvedt
Vice Chair, Bismarck, ND
ND State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Cathrine Grimsrud
Director, Bismarck, ND
First International Bank & Trust
Kara Winkleman
Director, Fargo, ND
Chief Financial Officer, Sharehouse, Inc.
Laurie Wigtil
Director, Fargo, ND
Springville Meadows & Arborerum
Abby Tow
Past Chair, Fargo, ND
Great Plains Food Bank
Gayle Nelson
Director, Jamestown, ND
Retired School Counselor
Madeline Kirchoffner
Director, Bismarck, ND
State of ND - Governor's Office
Meet our Leadership
Missi Baranko
Executive Director
Kari Bachler
HFND Program Director
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.
