meet our team

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Ricardo Johnson II

Advisory Board Member

Janet McGee

Board of Directors

Ken Rohlf

Board of Directors

TBD

Board of Directors

Mat Gelineau

Board Secretary

Carolyn Kinzel, MSHS

President/Founder

Jessica Steele, LICSW

Board of Directors

TBD

Board of Directors

Kelly Grosklags, LICSW

Advisory Board Member

Hannah Klunder

Board of Directors

Jennifer Zacharias

Board of Directors

CARE TEAM

Maggie Bauer

Lead Support Coordinator

Carolyn Kinzel, MSHS

Executive Director

Josie Robinson

School Support Liaison

Director of Bereavement

Coming Soon

Lisa Casper

Community Liaison

Chris Lillehei, MDiv

Soft Landings, Director

Drew Roby

Marketing Specialist

Kaitlyn Fadden, CCLS

Program Coordinator

Amber Miller

Community Development Coordinator

Michele Thacker

Finance Specialist

Counseling TEAM

Our no‑cost counseling is delivered by contracted, master‑level grief counselors and therapists who bring extensive experience in grief and trauma. In alignment with our commitment to transparency and ethical practice, Brighter Days does not employ these clinicians, nor do we allow members of our leadership team to provide counseling. This structure ensures clear boundaries and keeps our advocacy centered solely on the individuals and families we are here to serve.

Erin Bird, LMFT

Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, FT

Clinical Supervisor/Trainer

Gretchen Rosa, LMFT

Ed Frickson, MS, LP

Meghan Keating, MSW, LGSW

Kjerstin Rydeen, LICSW

Melisa Gesick, MSW, GCCA-C

Candace O'Brien, LICSW

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