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dr. Sherri Yoder
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Sherri left her post as a Clinical Psychologist to serve as Executive Director of Thriving Thoughts Global. She strives to shift cultural narratives about mental health from reactive, treatment-driven and stigma-perpetuating messages to education and conversation that prioritize proactive mental health care and mental ill-health prevention. Dr. Sherri believes that women, who are the chief influencers of their children, partners, friends, workplaces, and communities are the agents of change necessary to effect this critical shift in attitudes and approach toward mental health. In her own words, "a woman who changes her world, changes the world."
Dr. Sherri is also a published author and host and producer of her podcast, Thriving Thoughts with Dr. Sherri. She is a Thought Coach for women seeking to master and use their thought worlds to change their lives. She lives in the United States and is inspired daily by thriving life lessons from her two hounds, Leia and Luka.
kelly shank
Director, Vice President
Kelly is an aspiring entrepreneur in the Hospitality Industry. Her passion for Mental Health Awareness stems from a Gen-Z perspective of change and innovation. She recently graduated with her undergraduate degree in Business Management and is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration. In addition to her interests in business, she travels often and enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, Gunner.
erin harrigan
Director
Erin is a Christian wife, empty nest mom, and avid traveler who loves tacos, guac and all things 80's! As a recovering driver, striver, and achievement chaser, she helps ambitious Christian women break free from overwhelm, overachieving and under fulfillment so they can carry out God's assignment with clarity, serenity and fulfillment. She and her husband Brian live in Chesapeake Beach, MD, enjoying empty nest life while cheering on their two adult daughters who are pursuing their dreams as business leader and artist.
kandice thomas
Director, Secretary
Kandice works for Navy Federal Credit Union and fully supports our mission of serving members of the military and their family members. She is a mother of three boys from 9-28 years of age. She enjoys traveling, reading, and watching documentaries, especially true crime.
michelle Hillaert
Director
Michelle Hillaert brings more than 25 years of experience in roles relating to technology and communications to GIVEN. With an undergraduate degree in Communication Arts from Franciscan University of Steubenville, her portfolio includes emergency management, web, application and graphic design, marketing and social media management, podcasting, and online consulting. In her previous employment, Michelle played a major role in the development and improvement of internal systems as well as the development and expansion of the Quality Management System. She also managed processes and communication with stakeholders in major application builds of state-run programs.
In addition to this work, Michelle has dedicated herself to helping women live their full potential as a doula, life and fitness coach, motivational speaker and author. Having four daughters, nine sisters, and having journeyed with many women over the years, Michelle has experienced first-hand how as women, we often hesitate to respond with our gifts because we don't recognize that we are uniquely gifted and that the world - especially those we encounter on a daily basis - needs us to share these gifts. In light of this, she has a passion and proven capacity for flourishing young women in the Church through mentoring and leadership development.
Michelle has found that transformation often happens in those quiet moments of prayer and reflection and makes daily reading and continual growth an essential part of her day.
Outside of work, Michelle has been married for over 23 years to her husband, Trent. They reside in Front Royal, Virginia and together have six children, 2 in college and four still at home, along with three dogs, a cat and a handful of chickens. She is a soccer mom and singer who loves leading praise and worship.
charles johnson
Director
Charles is a Life & Wellness Coach with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He earned a Master's in Human Service Counseling from Liberty University and he's a Certified Fitness Instructor and Nutrition Coach! Charles specializes in youth and adult resiliency-building using proven methods of improving communication, goal-setting, self-regulation, and self-esteem. He enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being an enthusiastic attendee of Liberty University football games!
