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NAMI Minnesota Appoints New Director

Marcus Schmit will lead the mental health organization and attend its Nov. 1 state conference discussing mental health care and policy in Minnesota.

The board of directors of NAMI Minnesota has announced the appointment of Marcus Schmit as its next executive director, effective October. Schmit succeeds Sue Abderholden, who led the organization for more than 20 years.

Marcus previously served as executive director of Hearth Connection, a nonprofit focused on ending long-term homelessness through supportive housing and systems partnerships. He has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit and public sector leadership.

His career includes serving as assistant commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, director of advocacy at Second Harvest Heartland, and senior roles with MNsure and in the office of then-U.S.

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Author's summary: New director appointed for NAMI Minnesota.

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