Mark LoMurray has been working in the prevention/intervention field for over three decades.  He is the founder and director of Sources of Strength. He was also the director of the North Dakota Tribal-Rural Mentoring Partnership, identified as a best practices project and highlighted by the Department of Education as a case study model program. He is a consultant for the National Native American Mentoring Project and a frequent speaker at national conferences on youth and young adult suicide prevention, promoting wellness based connection models. What Helps Mark is spending on the Missouri River with his wife and hunting and fishing with his dog Bella.  

Scott coordinates and facilitates trainings with our community partners around the world. He also oversees the day to day operations of the organization and tells a lot of jokes. Scott lives in Lakewood, CO with his wife and 2 adorable children. Scott's go to strength is engaging in healthy activities by getting outdoors and his favorite hobby is growing facial hair at an incredible rate. 

While finishing his Masters degree in Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town, Dan worked with youth at Rondebosch United Church, helped to create and run a program for awaiting trial juveniles at Pollsmoor Prison, played bass guitar in a folk band, and drank copious amounts of black tea. Since joining Sources of Strength in 2014, he spends time on and off the road training and supporting communities and schools, dabbling as our amateur tech geek, and managing our staff of National Trainers. When feeling anxious or stressed he seeks the sanctuary of Colorado's mountains and forests, plays or listens to music, and reads a book or six. Dan lives in Denver Colorado with his wife Tanya, son Jack, and best friend/little dog Esk.

Rana is passionate about impacting people and systems to create a more holistic, equitable and multi-faceted education experience for youth. She has worked in various positions in college and K-12 settings, and has her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She is thrilled to put her experiences to use as the Program Development Coordinator for Sources as we expand our reach and supports. When she’s not geeking out about books and food, she can usually be found hiking. And, when she’s struggling with something in her life, talking it out with her phenomenal husband, family and friends, or walking it out with her awesome dog are what help her through it.   

Cody takes care of our Bismarck office and most of our graphic design needs.  In previous positions, he has worked as a graphic designer at advertising agencies and a church. Family Support is the first thing Cody goes to when he is feeling off. Cody and his wife, Megan have two beautiful daughters and a very average looking dog.

Janell is a national trainer, based in our Denver office. With years of non-profit community development experience, both domestically and abroad, she is thrilled to join the Sources training team. Healthy Activities, like listening to music on long drives, and getting outside in Colorado, help Janell when she feels anxious. She can often be found taking pictures of her feet in airports, spending time with all the tiny humans who call her auntie, and never leaves home without a book or three in her bag.

Mish has an MA in Clinical Mental Health and has worked as a therapist as well as an art therapy teacher to middle and high school students with diverse learning needs in Denver. She is a National Trainer for Sources, where she still can't believe she could get paid to play games with awesome people. Mish's healthy activities include drinking a lot of coffee, running, and art, as well as trying to convince her husband that she definitely needed those shoes she just bought.

Emores is a national trainer for Sources by day and BMX stunt man by night. He loves "LOVE" and people inspire him! He has worked with Young Life, Wheels In Motion, and many other youth programs throughout the United States. Also, he knows a little something about Organizational Leadership. What helps him the most? Family, rest and his YouTube fans. 

Medora works out of the Bismarck office as our post training support gal. She's here to answer questions and help you create successful Sources campaigns and activities. Medora splits her time working for Young Life and Sources of Strength. She enjoys waking up every morning to work for two organizations that simply care about people. Medora's favorite healthy activities are playing darts with her office-mates, crafting, spending time in the North Dakota Badlands and lazy days on Minnesota lakes.

Jaymie is based in the Denver office as the Minister of Magic aka Facilitator of Flow aka Administrative Assistant. After graduating from the University of Wyoming (Go Pokes!), Jaymie jumped into the nonprofit realm and has experience working domestically and abroad. She is delighted to be part of the Sources team and loves that her job allows her to work for an incredible purpose alongside amazing people. When not listening to podcasts, Jaymie can often be found in the middle of a conversation with friends, strangers, or sometimes just herself. What helps Jaymie in difficult times is verbally processing with friends, spending time with family, and of course, listening to more podcasts.

Matt is a National Trainer for Sources of Strength working out of the Denver office.  Matt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Who has worked for child protection, community mental health and has spent his last ten years working in schools directly with students and families as well as at the district level.  His healthy activities include trying to dance to live music, playing rugby and creating art.  When he is stressed he turns to family, friends and healthy activities to find balance.