ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
We meet kids and families where they are and help them find the meaningful connections necessary to reduce youth alcohol and drug use.
WHO WE ARE
LevelUp Fargo is a community coalition formed in 2015 and is a part of the National Drug-Free Communities effort to prevent substance use among youth.
Our members consist of representatives from 12 sectors including youth, parents, schools, businesses, faith communities, law enforcement officers, local and state government officials, healthcare and substance abuse providers, civic groups, media representatives and youth-serving organizations.
Ongoing community and youth assessments are used to prioritize coalition efforts and implement community-wide strategies to delay and decrease youth alcohol and drug use in Fargo.
The coalition meets monthly at Dakota Medical Foundation, and smaller work groups meet on an ongoing basis to help move the mission and goals of the program forward.
OUR TEAM
Andrea Feigum
PREVENTION COORDINATOR
ANDREA FEIGUM
Andrea leads Dakota Medical Foundation's prevention efforts to end addiction through the LevelUp Fargo program. She joined the Foundation in 2016.
AFeigum@dakmed.org
OUR COALITION
Mary Locken
BUSINESS
Mary Locken
Mary Locken is the senior vice president and Wealth Management trust division manager at Bell Bank. Mary cares deeply about making a positive impact in the community. Mary joined the coalition in 2020.
Yoke Sim Gunaratne
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Yoke Sim Gunaratne
As the executive director of Cultural Diversity Resources Center, Yoke Sim Gunaratne works with refugees, immigrants, and minority individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Yoke Sim joined the coalition in 2015.
Mark Winkelman
EVALUATOR
Mark Winkelman
Mark Winkelman owns Winkelman Consulting and is the coalition's evaluator. He conducts the coalition’s Student Life Success Survey, which includes all three Fargo public and private school districts. Mark joined LevelUp in 2015.
Randi Streff
HEALTHCARE
Randi Streff
Randi Streff is the vice president of outpatient services and clinic director at Dakota Family Services in Fargo. She brings a wealth of mental health expertise and knowledge to LevelUp. Randi has served on the coalition since 2019.
Robyn Litke Sall
HEALTHCARE
Robyn Litke Sall
As the substance abuse prevention coordinator for Fargo Cass Public Health, Robyn Litke Sall lends her coalition experience and prevention expertise to LevelUp. She joined the coalition in 2015.
Sgt. Cristie Jacobsen
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sgt. Cristie Jacobsen
As a sergeant with the Fargo Police Department, Sgt. Cristie Jacobsen serves as the cultural liaison officer and supervises the school resource and community trust officers. Sgt. Jacobsen joined the coalition in 2019.
Dan Helm
MEDIA
Dan Helm
Dan Helm is the business development manager at Avenue Right. He uses his vast marketing experience to help LevelUp strengthen its outreach. Dan joined the coalition in 2019.
Mackenzie Brimm
PARENT
Mackenzie Brimm
Mackenzie Brimm is a dedicated parent that is passionate about ending addiction in our community. Mackenzie joined the coalition in 2020.
Brody Clarke
RELIGIOUS
Brody Clarke
As the area director of Young Life Fargo Moorhead, Brody Clarke mentors youth and helps them find their purpose through Christ. Brody joined the coalition in 2015.
Sarah Seibold
RELIGIOUS
SARAH SEIBOLD
Sarah Seibold is the associate pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo. She oversees youth and family ministry, where she connects with many kids and families in the community. Sarah joined the coalition in 2015.
Jessica Siders
SCHOOL
Jessica Siders
In her role as student wellness and family facilitator, Jessica Siders is instrumental in connecting students and their families to the services they need to alleviate barriers for learning and achievement. Jessica joined the coalition in 2015.
Sarah Bernstrom
SCHOOL
Sarah Bernstrom
As a social worker with Fargo Public Schools, Sarah Bernstrom works to meet the basic mental, social, and emotional needs of students and their families. Sarah joined the coalition in 2015.
Dr. Rupak Gandhi
SCHOOL
Dr. Rupak Gandhi
Dr. Rupak Gandhi is the superintendent of Fargo Public Schools and is committed to providing every child with the tools and resources needed to thrive. Dr. Gandhi joined the coalition in 2018.
Sen. Kathy Hogan
STATE GOVERNMENT
Sen. Kathy Hogan
Sen. Kathy Hogan is a member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 21st District. As a leading mental health and addiction advocate, she is instrumental in driving change to better serve all North Dakotans. Sen. Hogan joined the coalition in 2018.
Dawn Peters
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Dawn Peters
Dawn Peters serves as court officer II for the East Central Judicial District - Juvenile Court and has extensive experience working with at-risk youth. Dawn joined the coalition in 2019.
Randi Berglund
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Randi Berglund
Randi Berglund is a licensed addiction and substance abuse counselor at Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo. Randi joined the coalition in 2015.
Grace Solberg
YOUTH
Grace Solberg
As a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, Grace Solberg is passionate about community awareness and youth prevention. Grace joined the coalition in 2019.
Maggie Krueger
YOUTH
Maggie Krueger
Maggie Krueger is a senior at Fargo Davies High School. She is a prevention advocate with a desire to make a difference for generations to come. Maggie joined the coalition in 2019.
Anna Frissell
YOUTH-SERVING
Anna Frissell
As the executive director of Red River Children's Advocacy Center in Fargo, Anna Frissell sees firsthand how trauma affects youth and knows the importance of community action around prevention. Anna joined the coalition in 2015.
