We may not see Oscar around the office often, as he’s usually out doing cool stuff with the people he supports, but he plays an important role on our team as a valued provider. A nature buff who can relate to anyone, Oscar brings his interests and skills to his work with youth, using therapeutic recreation to help them grow, heal, and build confidence.

A free spirit through and through, her tendency to pop up in unexpected places has made us decide she has the ability to teleport. One minute she’s exploring Duluth, and the next, she’s back in the office providing support and leading groups.

The way I thought he had been here from the start makes me think that he has brought many years of support work with him, and we are so grateful for the experience and expertise he brings to the team. Here’s some more about Jason in his own words:

She has a strong connection to our community - you can find her crafting it up with the kiddos at the Cool Kids Club at the Community Table or moonlighting as her alter-ego, Neverbee…

Katherine has been a valued provider with At The Roots for more than a year, but her connection to us goes back even further…

Karsten has been a Peer Mentor with At The Roots for a short time, but his laid-back energy and ability to roll with the punches immediately made him a natural fit…

Derrick is one of our OG providers and regularly amazes us with the amount of time and energy he spends providing support while still maintaining his zen…

Jaz is one of our more elusive providers. Because of his busy schedule, we don’t see him around very much, but he’s always behind the scenes effortlessly doing amazing things…

Teresa is an invaluable member of our organization, and we feel truly fortunate to have her on our team. With a focus on supporting women, Teresa’s nurturing and compassionate spirit make her an exceptional provider and an inspiring person…

Courtney is one of our more experienced providers. In addition to being a cool, interesting human, she is a role model for seeing the whole person and supporting without ego. Lucky for us, she is always willing to share her peer support wisdom with our team. Here is some more about Courtney in her own words: