It’s the holiday season, and it’s weird. Many of us are missing old traditions, connecting virtually with those we love, and perhaps even finding time on our hands that we might otherwise have spent travelling or preparing elaborate celebrations. I’ve been fortunate to lead MHQ for 8 years now. While I feel incredible gratitude most…
On Sat., Nov. 14, the MHQ team produced a successful “ADEC Connections: Life, Death, and Healing During Difficult Times” virtual half-day event. Kudos to MHQ team members Mackenzie Kelley, Rebecca Merrill, Krystin Eldridge, and Michelle Bjerkness. “Thank you for how smoothly things went for ADEC on Saturday,” said Dr. Peggy P. Whiting, ADEC Vice President. “Please…
November 18, 2020 – Last week, Dara Rudick, Management HQ CEO, led the AchieveMpls Board of Directors in a Governance Refresher Training. “Our goal was to make us the best possible board members,” said Rudick who is herself an AchiveMpls Board member. “The training was outstanding! It was the best I have seen,” said Hilary…
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Executive Director Jim Murphy Runs and Pursues Hobbies “I’ve averaged over 1000 miles each month throughout the pandemic,” says Jim. “I also do things to support others – my miles are dedicated to an autistic child that I was matched with almost 5 years ago through the #Irun4Michael group.” Jim also mentions that pursuing hobbies…
MHQ was able to successfully turn in-person events to powerful opportunities for associations to increase engagement, inclusion and connect virtually. The National Federation of Paralegal AssociationsThe National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) held their first-ever virtual convention with over 5000 members online! “Mackenzie Kelley and the Events Planning Team at MHQ converted our annual in-person Convention…
This year’s U.S. election happens on November 3. By participating, you can make history! When we exercise our right to vote, we make our voices heard. Since the Vote Rights Act of 1965 went into effect, voters from all cultural backgrounds have been encouraged to help shape our political landscape. The act of voting is…
MHQ client, the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), held a webinar this past Tuesday about Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In the webinar titled Incorporating Culturally Spiritual Symbolic Practices with Latinx Communities, Ph.D. Candidate Patricia Anne Galán-Cisneros, MA, LMSW, deeply discussed how social and clinical professionals could utilize the Community…
What does this moment require of us? I’m hearing from strong, brilliant leaders that they are at a loss. We struggle under the weight of racism, police brutality, a global pandemic, and an economy that changed seemingly overnight. We want to be part of the solution, not the problem. We work with leaders who care…
Welcome to our new team members: Rebecca Merrill, M.A., Events and Outreach Coordinator Rebecca’s expertise in events and development supports MHQ clients in delivering outstanding programming. With more than 10 years’ experience serving non-profit organizations, Rebecca has also served as a volunteer board member, including president of her townhouse association. She holds an M.A. in…