LIFE (Learning, Inclusion, Fun & Empowerment) Mower County
LIFE is better together.

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Board of Directors​


LIFE Mower County thanks our dedicated board members who graciously donate their time and talent to
promote and protect the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Mower County.

Board Members

John Gray - President / Treasurer
Anna Good - Secretary *

Laura Tjomsland - Past President
​Lydia Benedict - Director *
Laura Eyre - Director

​Laura Hoffman - Director *
Barb Keist - Director
Roy Rolfson - Director *
Carol Schlichter - Director
​​​Chelsea White - Director

​* = Is a self-advocate or has a ​family member
​with an intellectual ​and developmental disability.

Board Meetings

Board Meeting Dates

All Board meetings are open to the membership and interested general public. Please contact Dawn Helgeson if you are interested in attending any of the meetings or have any questions about the business of the Board of Directors.  All regular meetings are held at the LIFE Mower County office at ​401 2nd Ave NE, ​ Austin, MN 55912 beginning at 5:30 PM.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
No Meeting in May
Monday, June 23, 2025
Monday, July 28, 2025
No Meeting in August
Monday, September 22, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025

Staff

We love hearing from you.  Please submit any questions, suggestions, or general feedback to any staff member listed below along with your name and contact information.  We appreciate your comments or concerns and will respond to them as soon as possible.
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​​Dawn Helgeson
Executive Director
Call:  507-433-8994, Extension 101
Call/Text:  ​507-473-4831
[email protected]
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​Jamey Helgeson
Program Director
Call:  ​507-433-8994, Extension 102
Call/Text:  ​​507-473-4832
[email protected]
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