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Marcus Schmit Takes Helm at NAMI Minnesota, Promises Growth

11/20/2025

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Marcus Schmit has been named the new executive director of NAMI Minnesota, succeeding Sue Abderholden after a 24-year tenure.
He brings public service and mental health advocacy experience and aims to expand NAMI Minnesota's reach in Greater Minnesota.
Schmit emphasizes bipartisan support for mental health legislation and is optimistic about organization’s future.
He has a personal journey with cyclothymia and advocates open conversations about mental health to foster community support.

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Marcus Schmit has been named the new executive director of NAMI Minnesota, succeeding Sue Abderholden after a 24-year tenure.
He brings public service and mental health advocacy experience and aims to expand NAMI Minnesota's reach in Greater Minnesota.
Schmit emphasizes bipartisan support for mental health legislation and is optimistic about organization’s future.
He has a personal journey with cyclothymia and advocates open conversations about mental health to foster community support.