In her role as Dean of the School of Education, Public and Human Service at Minneapolis College, Ann provides leadership to the Addiction Counseling Program. She is also, through her work at the college and through volunteer work, deeply committed to supporting justice impacted people. She sees a strong intersection in this work and believes in the importance of supporting people struggling with substance use disorder and those on their recovery journey, and also in providing support, resources, and hope to their family and loved ones.
She has seen first hand in those she works with, as well as in her own family, ways in which substance use disorder impacts so many people. She is honored to join the Board of Directors at Thrive and looks forward to making meaningful contributions to the important work this organization is doing for families.
Thrive! Family Recovery Resources is proud to announce the addition of Denise La Mere-Anderson, SHRM-SCP to our Board of Directors. Denise brings her expertise in Human Resource Management and Talent Acquisition in her role as Vice President, Talent and Culture Enablement, for Andersen Corporation, along with her experience as a public servant as a past member of the Golden Valley City Council.
Denise is a person with lived experience as a family member of someone in long-term recovery. "As someone who has directly benefited from the programs and services Thrive has to offer, I am passionate about what Thrive does and excited to give back to this organization in my role on the board of directors."
Darrell brings significant experience to the Thrive board with 7 years at Propel Nonprofits and from his eight years working with the Neighborhood Development Center where he was responsible for accounting for their real estate portfolio. Darrell Serves on the board of the Eastside Neighborhood Development Company and is the board Treasurer for Thrive Family Recovery Resources.
Laurie has served on Thrive’s Board of Directors since its inception in 2021. Her desire to serve on the Thrive! Family Recovery Resources board is deep-rooted in her own family’s experience with addiction. After losing her brother, Brian, to a substance use disorder in 2017, Laurie launched a coaching and consulting business focused on providing education and support for individuals and families that have a loved one impacted by problematic substance use. In addition to being a Family Recovery Coach, she is a Certified ARISE Interventionist, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credentialed by the Minnesota Certification Board, a certified CRAFTprovider, and an active member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Prior to her coaching work, she spent 25 years in the field of sales and marketing, primarily for technology companies. Laurie also serves as the board Secretary for Thrive.
Stephen Cantwell is the Owner of C&C Consulting, a behavioral health consulting firm dedicated to helping substance use disorder and mental health organizations improve operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and outcomes across the full continuum of care. With over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, business development, consumer behavior, and marketing strategy—across both privately and publicly held companies—Stephen brings a proven ability to build teams, scale organizations, and drive performance.
He has led multiple de novo growth initiatives and successfully managed several M&A transactions, including the three-time exit of a 600-bed, multi-state behavioral healthcare system. Stephen earned his BS in Business and Economics from Lehigh University.
Sober since 2007, he has made it his life’s work to help others find purpose and recovery. He brings that mission into everything he does—blending professional expertise with a deep commitment to service, both in the workplace and within the recovery community.
R. John assumed the role of Vice President of Addiction Services at Sagent in February 2022, bringing a wealth of expertise in addiction, evidence-based treatments, and healthcare administration. Holding a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Minnesota, he is board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Counseling Psychology.
Prior to joining Sagent, he held significant roles, including Systems Director of Addictions Services at Allina Health and Clinical Director of Operations at North Memorial Health. His extensive experience also includes serving as a licensed psychologist at HealthEast Care System and Bay Pines VA Hospital. Remaining connected to academia, he is a Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program and a Certified National Trainer in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. Actively engaged in advocacy, he co-chairs the Government Affairs Committee for the Minnesota Associates of Resources and Chemical Health (MARRCH) and previously sat on Governor Waltz’s Opioid AdvisoryBoard.
My name is Molly Sinclair and I am a person in long-term recovery from both substance use disorder (personally) as well as from the effects of substance use disorder in the family. In short—what that means to me is that I currently seek wellness rather than relief.
Professionally, I have worn many hats. Starting after college (21years ago!!!), I worked in the legal field as a paralegal for nearly 15 years. Beginning in 2019, I took a two-year break from formal employment to stay home with my two boys (now ages 7 and 10). I returned to the legal field after that, but quickly realized my priorities regarding my professional life had shifted. Accordingly, in 2022, I began looking for jobs that aligned with my experience, but also my values. Luckily, I came across a job posting on the MN Council of Non-Profits job board for a position at Thrive.
I was very fortunate that Pam and Sarah (Director of Operations at the time), brought me on board as an executive assistant. Over the next few years, I performed many tasks ranging from HR responsibilities, budget management, grant compliance, operations work, etc.. I had the opportunity to participate in conversations regarding re-branding as well as strategic planning. I was also honored to be able to serve as a Family Peer Recovery Specialist where I gained first-hand experience in some of the work happening at Thrive.
In March 2025, I transitioned away from Thrive and into a role at Minnesota Recovery Connection directly supporting individuals experiencing SUD as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Having lost two parents to complications arising from problematic substance use, I connect deeply with Thrive’s mission and I am eager to serve Thrive in a new capacity.
Board Member
Joe Clubb, vice president of Allina Health’s Mental Health and Addiction Services, is charged with leading the strategy and setting the vision for this clinical service line. Joe has advanced a Mental Health and Addiction value stream strategy to progress clinical care and serve the growing needs of community members with mental illness and substance use disorders. He has brought mental health and addiction service lines to new levels, transforming addiction care, growing outpatient programs, and improving Emergency Department and inpatient flow through better access to outpatient services and increased inpatient capacity. Initiating community collaboration and partnership has been key to serving the needs of the whole person through his leadership.
Joe’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from St. John’s University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota with a clinical and administrative concentration.
Joe enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his spouse Anne, 7 children, their spouses, and his 6 grandchildren. He also enjoys traveling to warm climates during Minnesota winters.
Board Member
My name is Christine Delgadillo, and I have been in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction since October 2022. God has given me hope and a future through recovery. My relationships with my parents, siblings, and children have been beautifully restored. I am currently enrolled in college, studying Addiction Counseling and Business Management. Additionally, I serve as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, the President of the Minneapolis College Addiction Counseling Club, and a Recovery Navigator on campus. I share all of this to emphasize that recovery is not only possible, but it truly works.
As a person in long term recovery, she also has the experience and perspective of growing up in and out of the system due to a parent who struggled with substance use disorder and mental health. Her skills have developed and grown through serving on recovery boards and heading committees for her recovery district. This includes event/project planning, public speaking, communication, risk management and prioritizing tasks for effective organization. She is also a certified life coach and peer support specialist. She currently works as a program coach with MN Recovery Corps. Her role includes hiring people with lived experience and training them in professional development skills while also providing ongoing support for them and partnered sites. Jamie is a conduit for youth and recovery organizations, in and outside of work, so the youth may benefit from these organizations sharing their resources with each other.
