About Us
Our mission is to facilitate healing and justice for victims of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation and to engage the community to protect and support children.
What We Do
We provide a compassionate and effective way to bring services to children victimized by abuse. Our public-private collaboration significantly reduces the trauma associated with reporting child abuse. We help coordinate care and investigation from first report to conviction and beyond, while keeping the child at the center of everything the team does.
Who We Serve
Child Abuse has no boundaries. It spans across all social and economic levels, races, religions, and cultures. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center serves victims of child abuse from Eastern North Dakota, Western Minnesota, Northeastern South Dakota, and four Native American Reservations.
Meet Our Team
Administrative Team
Sarah Matthews
Executive Director
Raelyn Soltis, LBSW
Director of Operations
Anna Schimmelpfennig, PhD, LP
Amanda Marum
Finance Administrator
Miranda Marum
Finance Director
Dan Lynum
Engagement & Giving Specialist
Forensic Interviewers
Carolina Zamarron
Program Coordinator & Forensic Interviewer
Emma Rogen
Forensic Interviewer
Chislaine Weisz
Forensic Interviewer
Advocacy
Kim Thompson
Family Advocate
Lindsay Schneider, LBSW
Mental Health Advocate
Julie Stene
Family Advocate, Prevention Coordinator
Isabelle Hawkins
Family Advocate
Mental Health
Candace Meyer, LMSW
Mental Health Clinician
Alyssa Evans, LMSW
Mental Health Clinician
Sara Hruza
Mental Health Program Assistant
Employee Spotlight
Isabelle Hawkins
Victim and Family Advocate
We’re thrilled to introduce Isabelle Hawkins, our Victim and Family Advocate based in the Grand Forks office! Isabelle joined our team just a month and a half ago, bringing with her a passion for giving children and families a voice and a safe place during some of life’s most difficult moments. What inspires her most is witnessing the resilience of those she serves and knowing she plays a small role in their healing journey. Outside of work, Isabelle loves spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, watching movies, and taking road trips. Her dream adventure? A train ride through Europe, exploring popular destinations and soaking up the joy of discovery along the way.
What is your role at RRCAC and how long have you been with RRCAC?
I am a Program Manager Forensic Interviewer and have been with RRCAC for almost 3 months now.
What inspired you to work at RRCAC?
The impact that RRCAC has on the community. Knowing that every day I would make a difference in someone’s life.
What do you love most about your job?
Being able to help children and their families. Seeing the difference our team makes on a daily basis with families. Supporting families through difficult times. Providing a safe place for children to talk about difficult topics.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy spending time outdoors on walks or at parks with my 4 fur babies! Trying new restaurants in town.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you visit and why?
Paris, France! Because it is the city of love!
Board of Directors
Jessie Andren
Board Chair
The Forum
Dr. Stephanie Hendricks
Secretary
Founder, Amend Healthcare
TJ Draeger
Treasurer
BFATM, APMATM, Financial Advisor, Legacy Financial Partners
Ruth Hetland
Product and Project Management Expert, MBA, PMP, ACPMPO
Eric Malchodi
Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Gate City Bank
Amy Norstedt
Marketing Director
Charitable Giving Information
Legal Name: Red River Children’s Advocacy Center
EIN (Tax ID): 20-1095721
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Including RRCAC in your will, trust, or estate plans is a meaningful way to support our mission of providing hope, healing, and justice for children and families impacted by abuse.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:
Sarah Matthews, Executive Director
sarah@rrcac.com
