Celebrating 50 years (1969-2019)
Our Story
LeaderWise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 to provide counseling and consulting for lives of service. We are a mission-driven organization with 50 years' experience providing psychological and leadership development resources to individuals and organizations.
Originally charged to serve the Upper Midwest, LeaderWise has expanded its work throughout North America. LeaderWise comprises a team of 15 educators and consultants from a variety of disciplines (counseling psychologist, clinical social workers, spiritual directors, leadership development consultants, educators) and cultural backgrounds. Find information about our Board of Directors here.
The mission of LeaderWise is to foster healthy and spirit-filled individuals and communities for lives of service.
LeaderWise Staff
Mark Sundby, MDiv, PhD, LP
Executive Director
Mark has served as a consultant, teacher, and counselor in the field of psychology ... (read more)
Tom Allen, PhD
Staff Associate
Tom's approach to counseling is integrative and emphasizes the interpersonal ... (read more)
Susan Amann, MSW, LICSW
Staff Associate
Susan offers counseling to adults and starts with meeting clients where they are at. ... (read more)
Drew Benson, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Drew has over 14 years' experience providing assessment and counseling ... (read more)
Caroline Burke, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Caroline strongly believes that counseling/therapy assists clients in finding new ways ... (read more)
Mary Kay DuChene, MA
Staff Associate
Mary Kay is a leadership coach and consultant, facilitator, teacher, and strategist ... (read more)
Gary Eller
Staff Associate
Gary is a theological educator in both seminary and university settings. ... (read more)
Gaynelle Erickson
Office Administrator
Gaynelle provides logistics support for our clients and candidate processes. ... (read more)
Cindy Halvorson
Staff Associate
Cindy is a leadership coach, clergy coach, church consultant, facilitator, teacher ... (read more)
Mary Honstead, PhD, LP
Staff Associate
Mary likes to build on individuals' strengths and help them develop in directions that ... (read more)
Pat Kenny, PsyD
Staff Associate
Pat offers counseling to adolescent and adults. He starts his work with clients by ... (read more)
Heather Koshiol
Office Administrator
Heather works to support the client and candidate process. ... (read more)
Susan Miller, MAR, MDiv
Staff Associate
Susan believes that spiritually grounded leadership is essential for the renewal of ... (read more)
Dan Nelson, PhD, LP
Staff Associate
Dan is a psychologist who has worked as an educator and administrator ... (read more)
Joanna Quanbeck, PhD
Staff Associate
Joanna Quanbeck takes a relational, integrative approach to therapy and seeks to ... (read more)
Krista Redlinger-Grosse, PhD, LP, ScM, LGC
Staff Associate
In her counseling and coaching, Krista uses a strength-based, relational approach ... (read more)
Marina Rosenthal, PhD
Staff Associate
Marina specializes in working with couples to heal the pain in their relationships ... (read more)
Okokon Udo, PhD, PCC, CPCC
Staff Associate
Okokon Udo is a business owner, an international change management and leadership ... (read more)
