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
Director of Finance
Jessie Andren
Director of Community Partnerships
Forensic Interviewers
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
Courtenay Werth, LAPC
Mental Health Clinician
Alyssa Evans, LMSW
Mental Health Clinician
Sara Hruza
Mental Health Program Assistant
Board Member Spotlight
Amy Norstedt, LBSW
Sr. Director of Marketing at Trugrid
What is your role on the RRCAC Board, and how long have you been serving?
I have served on the RRCAC board for about a year. During that time, I have contributed as a board member and currently serve as the interim chair.
What inspired you to become involved with RRCAC and its mission?
I was inspired to become involved with RRCAC because I believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. When children experience difficult or traumatic circumstances, it can shape the course of their lives. Organizations like RRCAC provide compassionate, specialized care that helps children and families heal and move forward, and I wanted to support that important work.
What do you find most rewarding about your service to the community through RRCAC? How do you hope your board service contributes to the well-being of children and families in our community?
The most rewarding part of serving on the board is hearing the success stories. Seeing children and families overcome incredibly difficult situations and begin to heal. It’s truly inspiring. I hope my service helps strengthen RRCAC’s ability to be a beacon of hope for families who are going through challenging times, ensuring they have access to the care, support, and advocacy they need.
Are there particular community initiatives or causes you are especially passionate about supporting, and why?
I’m especially passionate about initiatives that ensure children have the support, care, and opportunities they need to succeed. When kids are surrounded by encouragement, compassion, and the right resources, they are incredibly resilient and capable. That belief is what motivates me to help support the mission of RRCA.
What has been your favorite achievement or impact that RRCAC has accomplished during your time on the board?
During my first year on the board, I was proud to support the Children of Courage Gala, which is our largest fundraiser of the year. Being part of that effort and helping raise critical funds for the organization was very meaningful. I have also contributed to marketing and media relations initiatives, supported additional fundraising efforts, and helped highlight the incredible leadership of our executive director, including helping ensure she received recognition as a nominee for the YMCA Women of the Year award in the Youth Advocacy category.
Board of Directors
Dr. Stephanie Hendricks
Secretary
Founder, Amend Healthcare
TJ Draeger
Treasurer
BFATM, APMATM, Financial Advisor, Legacy Financial Partners
Amy Norstedt
Board Chair
Marketing Director, TruGrid
Ruth Hetland
Vice Chair
Product and Project Management Expert, MBA, PMP, ACPMPO
Eric Malchodi
Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Gate City Bank
Patty Blozinski, CAFP, CAMS, CERP
SVP, Director of Financial Crimes/BSA Officer
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 Jessie Andren, Director of Community Partnerships at jessie@rrcac.com
