Mark has been with Northwest Passage since 1987 in a variety of roles culminating in his current role as the executive director. Mark has always believed that you are only as good as the people around you, and the joy of working with a quality staff and making an impact in kids’ lives have kept him “hooked” into the Northwest Passage family. As Northwest celebrates its 40th year, his top priority as the director of the organization is to cultivate a vision for the organization in its next 40 years.

Ellen has been with Northwest Passage since 2000. Her expertise is in clinical social work Education and she holds a masters in social work degree from the University of Wisconsin. In her work as a program director, she oversees the mission to address clients’ individual needs at both the Assessment and Prairieview programs located in Frederic, Wisconsin. She enjoys the challenges of creating a therapeutic environment for youth and staff by incorporating individual strengths into therapeutic programming.

Angela serves as Northwest Passage’s clinical director. In that role, she ensures our staff have the tools they need to provide therapeutic experiences for our clients. She fosters a culture of experimentation, openness, and support that inspires staff to bring their own passions into the work that they do with the kids She leads this call through her own dedication to providing clients with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in equine assisted therapy in the summer months.

Ian focuses on the intersection of nature, learning, and healing in his work as the experiential coordinator for Northwest Passage’s residential treatment sites. He brings his deep, personal connection to the lakes, rivers, and woods of northwest Wisconsin to his work with the kids. And it is his mission to help kids to discover positive ways to effect change in their lifestyle through interactions with the natural world.