Tim Mathern
Public Policy & Nonprofit Development Director
In his position as Vice-President of Public Policy and Nonprofit Development, Tim Mathern works with government agencies and nonprofit organizations with regard to public policy concerns of Prairie St. John's. Tim has been a North Dakota State Senator since 1986 and has more than 30 years experience as a Social Worker and agency administrator in the nonprofit sector. He is well equipped to guide Prairie St. John's efforts with regards to public policy. "My professional goals are to work with others in creating a world where each person has access to affordable, timely health care and to assure there is proper reimbursement to health care providers so that comprehensive services are available. Like other illnesses,mental illness and addictions can be treated and we need clear public policy to ensure treatment is available. Every person has intrinsic worth. Sometimes, mental illness or addictions make it difficult for this intrinsic worth to shine. At Prairie, we have the opportunity to help our patients discover their worth and experience a life of improved mental health and freedom from addiction."
Education
Master's Degree
Public Administration
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Social Work
University of Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
Licensure
ND Board of Social Work, LCSW
Board Activities
Bush Foundation
Wellspring for the World
University of North Dakota Medical School Advisory Council
Commission on National and Community Service
Memberships
Council of State Governments
Mental Health America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems
National Conference of State Legislatures
North Dakota Farmer's Union
Prairie St. John’s
510 4th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
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