Our team is deeply dedicated to supporting the diverse communities we serve. But first and foremost, they focus their energies on those who take advantage of our programs and services.
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Founder - Chaunse CourtneyChaunsanette Courtney is the founder of T.A.S.F. (Take A Step Forward), an organization established in 2021 and incorporated in 2022. Ms. Courtney earned a Bachelor's in Social Work from The College of St. Scholastica in 2018. With a deep commitment to community service, she has dedicated much of her career to supporting others. Ms. Courtney spent eight years working in the Emergency Department at Hennepin Health before transitioning to the Inpatient Psychiatry Department, where she provided one-on-one patient care, crisis intervention, and case management. Additionally, she volunteers at People Serving People, where she actively contributes to feeding and supporting the local community.
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Program Coordinator - Wendy VangMs. Vang is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Metropolitan State University and brings years of experience providing patient care across pharmacy, clinical, and educational settings. She is deeply community-centered and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting others and advocating for mental health. Her compassion, dedication to service, and passion for strengthening communities align closely with the mission of Take A Step Forward and the work we do to support individuals and families in need.
