MICC staff celebrate milestones at Champions Breakfast
As part of our annual Champions Breakfast event, we honor our MICC staff who are celebrating milestone years of service. MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad shared, “These awards are very special to me, as I believe that MICC has the very best employees in the ENTIRE world. They are all extremely talented and caring individuals who are committed to bringing MICC’s […]
MICC Champion’s Breakfast Recap
We highlighted our MICC stars at our annual Champion’s Breakfast! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating those who are partnering, overseeing, exemplifying, and investing in our vision. Our participants, board members, supporters, and community partners joined us for a morning of breakfast, networking, and inspiration. MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad and co-emcee Ann Meehan […]
Letting Them Be: Lessons From 22 Years at MICC and My Own Parenting Journey
By Amy Gudmestad, MICC CEO This fall marks my 22nd school year at MICC. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot—both as a professional working with neurodivergent young adults in one of the most significant transitions of their lives, and as a parent of two now college-age children, making their way in the world. MICC […]
Conversations with the CEO
What do MICC participants want staff to know about their experiences on campus? MICC staff decided we’d like to find out! While participants regularly meet with program staff, they don’t often get to sit down and chat with our very own CEO Amy Gudmestad! So “Conversations with the CEO” began last year as a way […]
MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad speaks with WCCO about Autism Acceptance
READ THE ARTICLE From the Minnesota Autism Conference in Bloomington on April 17, MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad and Autism Society of Minnesota’s Executive Director Ellie Wilson spoke to WCCO’s Adam Duxter. The segment discussed how our two organizations are supporting the growing needs of autistic and neurodivergent adults in Minnesota—and Amy and Ellie shared their insights […]
MICC participant and CEO Amy Gudmestad on KSTP’s Minnesota Live!
WATCH HERE For Autism Acceptance Month, MICC graduate Jenna Olson and CEO Amy Gudmestad stopped by KSTP to chat with Megan Newquist and Chris Egert! On the set of Minnesota Live, Amy and Jenna shared how MICC – Minnesota Independence College and Community is meeting the growing demand for services for neurodivergent adults. The segment […]
CEO Amy Gudmestad Speaks with Sheletta Brundidge
listen on apple Listen on Spotify Our favorite CEO Amy Gudmestad had a heartwarming conversation with Emmy award-winning comedian and radio host Sheletta Brundidge on her podcast Taking Authority Over Autism. Sheletta is the mother of three children on the spectrum and is known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom. She advocates for children and families and […]
Participant of the Month – DG
We are celebrating the April Participant of the Month, DG, a College Program junior! (They would like to be anonymous on social media, but we still want to celebrate the great work they have been doing as a participant!) Participant of the Month is awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who […]
MICC Visits the Minnesota State Capitol
Gemma, Jenna, and Michael, MICC participants, joined by Ben Lentz, MICC’s Director of Advancement, spent the day at the Minnesota State Capitol to spread awareness about MICC to House and Senate members. Gemma, Jenna, and Michael shared their stories and engaged in meaningful conversations with an impressive 21 legislators, including five Senators and 16 Representatives. The group received a tour of the Capitol Rotunda, Senate Chamber, House Chamber, […]
MICC Board of Directors Updates
“We are very excited by this period of growth on our Board, which aligns with the success of the organization in the last few years. Our Board members are more focused on and excited about our future than ever before,” said Amy Gudmestad, MICC Executive Director. Katie Kemper, Mayo Clinic, serving in her second term, […]