Scott Griffiths - SPARK Program Director
“I feel like building the SPARK program has been a dream come true. What could possibly be better than creating a safe space where teens know that they belong."
Scott has worn many hats over the length of his career including wilderness trip leader, street performing puppeteer, actor, custom metal fabricator, executive director, educator, IT guy, grant coordinator and Mayor of the City of Washburn.
“My role with the SPARK program is a fantastic merger of all of my skills and interests. I have been blessed to pursue many passions over the course of my life and I want our kids to see that they have that same opportunity.”
“I feel like building the SPARK program has been a dream come true. What could possibly be better than creating a safe space where teens know that they belong."
Scott has worn many hats over the length of his career including wilderness trip leader, street performing puppeteer, actor, custom metal fabricator, executive director, educator, IT guy, grant coordinator and Mayor of the City of Washburn.
“My role with the SPARK program is a fantastic merger of all of my skills and interests. I have been blessed to pursue many passions over the course of my life and I want our kids to see that they have that same opportunity.”
Amber Pickney - Youth & Family Support Specialist
Hello! My name is Amber Pickney. I am from Louisiana, so naturally I love cooking. I am an avid traveler and have been blessed enough to travel around the world, get this, by sea! When I’m not reading, listening to music, or gardening, I can be found hanging with my pup in the great outdoors. I am super stoked about being a SPARK mentor. Spending time with the local youth and helping them discover more about themselves has been an amazing and rewarding experience. It has been even more rewarding to learn from each of the SPARK youth participants. I am excited to continue learning, creating, and inspiring!
Hello! My name is Amber Pickney. I am from Louisiana, so naturally I love cooking. I am an avid traveler and have been blessed enough to travel around the world, get this, by sea! When I’m not reading, listening to music, or gardening, I can be found hanging with my pup in the great outdoors. I am super stoked about being a SPARK mentor. Spending time with the local youth and helping them discover more about themselves has been an amazing and rewarding experience. It has been even more rewarding to learn from each of the SPARK youth participants. I am excited to continue learning, creating, and inspiring!
Dakota White - Youth Mentor, Skateboarding Instructor
My name is Dakota White. I'm a sponsored skateboarder and instructor that grew up in Radisson Wisconsin. I've been skateboarding in contests all over the country since I was 4 years old. I’ve had opportunities to skate some of the biggest contests in skateboarding. I also, have worked side by side and train some of the best up and coming pro skateboarders. I had an amazing opportunity to run a non-profit skate park in Greenbay Wisconsin. Skateboarding and teaching is my love and passion. Besides skateboarding I also love snowboarding, basketball, hiking and dog sledding with my two huskies. I'm very excited to be a mentor and teacher for the kids and to be a part of the S.P.A.R.K team!
My name is Dakota White. I'm a sponsored skateboarder and instructor that grew up in Radisson Wisconsin. I've been skateboarding in contests all over the country since I was 4 years old. I’ve had opportunities to skate some of the biggest contests in skateboarding. I also, have worked side by side and train some of the best up and coming pro skateboarders. I had an amazing opportunity to run a non-profit skate park in Greenbay Wisconsin. Skateboarding and teaching is my love and passion. Besides skateboarding I also love snowboarding, basketball, hiking and dog sledding with my two huskies. I'm very excited to be a mentor and teacher for the kids and to be a part of the S.P.A.R.K team!
Sara Mehalick- Mental Health Therapist
Sara Mehalick is a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist with almost 20 years of experience in the mental health and counseling fields. She deeply believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and their own healing. Her approach is rooted in a belief that healing happens in relationship to others and that personal, interpersonal, and community transformation are deeply connected. Her practice is informed by narrative, collaborative, somatic, mindfulness based, and critical therapies. These therapies help us shift how we hold pain in our bodies, our stories, our relationships, and our communities.
Sara is a Master’s level Professional Counselor with a training license in the State of Wisconsin. She enjoys working with teens and their families in individual, family, and group therapy settings. She specializes in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and unhealed trauma, as well as, supporting people with strengthening relationships, developing communications skills, and interpersonal conflicts.
Sara Mehalick is a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist with almost 20 years of experience in the mental health and counseling fields. She deeply believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives and their own healing. Her approach is rooted in a belief that healing happens in relationship to others and that personal, interpersonal, and community transformation are deeply connected. Her practice is informed by narrative, collaborative, somatic, mindfulness based, and critical therapies. These therapies help us shift how we hold pain in our bodies, our stories, our relationships, and our communities.
Sara is a Master’s level Professional Counselor with a training license in the State of Wisconsin. She enjoys working with teens and their families in individual, family, and group therapy settings. She specializes in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and unhealed trauma, as well as, supporting people with strengthening relationships, developing communications skills, and interpersonal conflicts.