Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Service
LeaderWise Conversations on Race
At LeaderWise, we recognize that the journey towards transformation will be long — and, at times, arduous.
LeaderWise encourages you to participate in one or more opportunities to facilitate transformation.
An 8-session facilitated group
Clergy Confab Groups
These groups will provide a confidential space to share wisdom, learn from each other, exchange ideas, and process experiences of ministry during the pandemic. Groups will be facilitated by experienced LeaderWise staff. More information to come.
A 4-month congregational discernment program
Beyond: The Art & Soul of Re-Creation
What does it mean to be the church in a rapidly changing culture? Leaders are being called to name our resistance, reclaim our core identity, find courage to disrupt systems at a rate they can stand, and risk vulnerability as we love, listen, and learn, so that we might lead (in our churches and in our communities).
A 24-month coaching cohort
Future Hope: Bold Leaders, Generous Congregations
Newly ordained rostered leaders and their congregations work through a two-year time of challenge and growth with expert guidance.
More than 50 Years of Service
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 an expansive team of 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.
The LeaderWise Team
Ali Kenny, PsyD
Staff Associate
Ali has a long-standing interest in international volunteerism. Speaking Spanish ... (read more)
Anna Kendig Flores
Staff Associate
With a background in mental health spiritual care and anti-racism education, Anna Kendig Flores has over a decade of experience ... (read more)
Caroline Burke, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Caroline strongly believes that counseling/therapy assists clients in finding new ways ... (read more)
Cindy Halvorson, MDiv, DMin
Staff Associate
Cindy is a leadership coach, clergy coach, church consultant, facilitator, teacher ... (read more)
Dan Nelson, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Dan is a psychologist who has worked as an educator and administrator ... (read more)
Danny Elenz, PsyD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Danny is motivated to help individuals identify sources of meaning in their life... (read more)
Deborah Rundlett, DMin, MDiv, MS-OD
Staff Associate
Debbie’s passion is the formation of the leader – a transformation that impacts ... (read more)
Drew Benson, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Drew has over 14 years' experience providing assessment and counseling ... (read more)
Fue Yang
Staff Associate
Bilingual in Hmong and English, Fue offers counseling to adults and has a specialty working with the Southeast Asian ... (read more)
Gary Eller, MDiv, PhD
Staff Associate
Gary is a theological educator in both seminary and university settings. ... (read more)
Gaynelle Erickson
Office Admin
Gaynelle provides logistics support for our clients and candidate processes. ... (read more)
Graham Hart, MDiv
Staff Associate
As an ICF-trained coach, Graham asks insightful questions that foster renewal of community and church. ... (read more)
Heather Koshiol
Office Admin
Heather works to support the client and candidate process. ... (read more)
Heweon Seo, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
John Henrich, PsyD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Kari Nelson, PsyD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Since 1989, Kari has been bringing enthusiasm and energy to her work providing a wide variety of individual, parent-child and relationship (couples) therapy services. ... (read more)
Kelly Jordan, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Kelly's PhD is in Counseling Psychology. She enjoys helping people learn about themselves by ... (read more)
Krista Redlinger-Grosse, PhD, LP, ScM, LGC
Staff Psychologist
In her counseling and coaching, Krista uses a strength-based, relational approach ... (read more)
Kristen Nelson, PsyD
Staff Associate
Kristen holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas ... (read more).
Marina Rosenthal, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Marina specializes in supporting couples as they heal relationship wounds ... (read more)
Mark Sundby, MDiv, PhD, LP
Executive Director
Mark has served as a consultant, teacher, and counselor in the field of psychology ... (read more)
Mary Honstead, PhD
Staff Associate
Mary likes to build on individuals' strengths and help them develop in directions that ... (read more)
Mary Kay DuChene, MA
Staff Consultant
Mary Kay is a leadership coach and consultant, facilitator, teacher, and strategist ... (read more)
Okokon Udo, PhD, PCC, CPCC
Staff Associate
Okokon Udo is a business owner, an international change management and leadership ... (read more)
Rebecca Fletcher, MDiv, BCC, MINT
Staff Associate
Becca is a chaplain, consultant, teacher, mentor, and companion with over 10 years' experience ... (read more)
Ryan Dulkin, PhD
Staff Associate
Ryan is a rabbi, educator, transformational leader, and scholar ... (read more)
Susan Amann, MSW, LICSW
Staff Associate
Susan offers counseling to adults and starts with meeting clients where they are at. ... (read more)
Susan Miller, MAR, MDiv
Spiritual Director
Susan believes that spiritually grounded leadership is essential for the renewal of ... (read more)
Sarah Parker, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Staff Associate
Sarah specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. Her clinical interests lie in treating ... (read more)
Tim Nelson, DMin, BCC, Spiritual Director
Spiritual Director
Tim is passionate about assisting faith leaders ... (read more)
Tom Allen, PhD, LP
Staff Psychologist
Tom's approach to counseling is integrative and emphasizes the interpersonal ... (read more)
Victor Thompson
Staff Consultant
Victor is a leadership coach and consultant, HR Leader, strategy facilitator and ... (read more)
