Meet Mollie O'Brien, Proof Alliance's New Executive Director
Mollie O’Brien will take over as Executive Director at Proof Alliance beginning on September 19, 2022.
A New Chapter for Proof Alliance
With significant consideration given to the skills, experiences and expertise needed to successfully guide Proof Alliance in its next phase of growth, we are pleased to announce Mollie O’Brien has been selected as our new Executive Director, beginning September 19, 2022.
Mollie's Background
Mollie has most recently been in leadership at the Alzheimer’s Association of MN-ND Chapter as Chief Strategy Officer. Before that, she was in a variety of leadership positions at Allina Health, including maternal and child health and equity and inclusion areas. Mollie is incredibly excited to be joining the team and is eager to meet the Proof Alliance family and our broad community of advocates and supporters.
Stronger Together
Please join us in welcoming Mollie as Executive Director by making a donation and showing your support for Proof Alliance’s new leadership! Your financial support helps us accomplish our important work, and your donation today will help usher in an exciting new chapter for the organization.
We are grateful to our executive search partner Ballinger Leafblad, as well as the full board, staff, partners and the entire Proof Alliance community for your engagement and support throughout this important process.
We thank you all for your continued support and partnership as we welcome Mollie into this new role. We look forward to continuing to grow stronger together!
Sara Messelt, Retiring Executive Director
"I am eager for Mollie to take the reins, and I know she will quickly make a significant impact on our mission and will be an inspirational leader as Proof Alliance continues to grow!"
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Proof Alliance Executive Director Sara Messelt to Retire in 2022
Over 23 years Sara Messelt has led transformative changes at Proof Alliance. She will continue to lead the organization until the position is filled.
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Board of Directors
The Proof Alliance Board is comprised of 20 members from diverse backgrounds in Minnesota and across the nation.
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The Proof Alliance Mission
To prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and to support all impacted throughout Minnesota and beyond
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