Our Officers
Theodore (TD) Hostikka
President
Theodore D. Hostikka, PhD, LADC, IADC, BCCS, is a practitioner-scholar, clinical leader, and higher education professional with more than 12 years of experience in teaching, program development, addiction counseling, and organizational leadership. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, sociology, addictions, ethics, research methods, and clinical practice across online, hybrid, and traditional formats.
Dr. Hostikka currently serves as Director of Graduate Studies in Addictions and Dual Practicum Coordinator at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. He is also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in Minnesota and Iowa and a Board Certified Clinical Supervisor. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical leadership, student success, workforce readiness, and high- quality clinical supervision.
His scholarly and professional interests include addictions education, forensic psychology, rural workforce development, motivational interviewing, leadership, and behavioral health systems improvement.
T. D. serves as President of Minnesota Addictions Professionals, the Minnesota Affiliate of NAADAC, as a Board member of Minnesota Problem Gambling, and as a Board member of the Iowa Board of Certification, serving on the Ethics and Education committees.
Sandy Clark
Vice-President
Sandy is the current NAADAC affiliate President in Minnesota (MNAP), a board member of both the Minnesota Health Professionals Service Program (HPSP) Advisory Committee and the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT). She is also Adjunct Faculty at Minneapolis College in the Addiction Studies Department. She holds a Master’s degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling.
Sandy has been working in various healthcare settings for over 30 years. She published her first book, Charlie the Therapy Dog in 2021 and is working on her second book, Sober Dog, Reflections & Journal. Sandy has a private practice that can be found at www.soberdog.org
Tammie Roth
Vice-President
Tammie has been an addiction professional for more than 12 years; the first 6 years she served as a county case manager – completing chemical use assessments (previously Rule 25s), as well as providing referrals and funding for treatment.
She became a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in October 2018 and has been working as a counselor in outpatient co-occurring treatment programs ever since.
Her main interests are providing treatment services via telehealth, working with criminal justice populations, and reducing documentation requirements to keep focus on providing the best client care possible.
Dyani B.
Treasurer
Dyani is currently the elected treasurer of MNAP. She earned a BA in Sociology & Criminal Justice, an MBA specializing in Healthcare Administration and a post graduate certificate in Addiction Studies.
Dyani started her career in the chemical health field in 2018. She’s an LADC and a board certified clinical supervisor.
Dyani currently works full-time in an intensive outpatient co-occurring treatment setting, facilitating group 3x per week. She is currently pursuing guest lecturer and adjunct opportunities.
She loves to learn & actively seeks opportunities that promote personal growth & professional development. She would like to further her education by pursuing a program specializing in public health and mental health.
Kelsie Benjamin
Title
Kelsie is a Certified Peer Recovery Support professional and supervisor with more than five years of experience in the behavioral health and recovery field. She has supported individuals at many different stages of recovery while helping them navigate barriers related to housing, employment, healthcare, mental health services, transportation, public benefits, and connection to their recovery communities.
Kelsie believes that recovery is about much more than abstinence. It is about helping people build lives that provide them with purpose, stability, connection, independence, and hope.
Her professional journey began with working directly with individuals accessing behavioral health and recovery services and has grown into providing Peer Recovery Support, care coordination, advocacy, resource navigation, and supervision. These experiences have allowed her to understand the recovery field from multiple perspectives and have strengthened her ability to collaborate with treatment providers, community organizations, recovery residences, and other professionals.
Kelsie holds Cultural and Forensic Endorsements and continues to prioritize education and professional development within the field.
Trevor J. Urman
Title
Trevor J. Urman, M.A., LADC is an addiction professional with experience in behavioral health, public policy, grant and contract management, and systems improvement. He has worked in both direct clinical practice and state government, supporting initiatives that improve access to care and strengthen behavioral health services across Minnesota.
Trevor's current work focuses on improving reentry outcomes for justice-involved individuals by collaborating with correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, and community partners to strengthen continuity of care and address the complex behavioral health needs of individuals returning to their communities. His work emphasizes building cross-system partnerships and translating policy into practical solutions that improve outcomes.
Trevor is passionate about advancing recovery-oriented systems of care, supporting the behavioral health workforce, and improving access to treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Our Board
James Johnson
At-Large BOD
James is an experienced substance use disorder treatment and recovery
professional with experience in multiple treatment recovery issues, both practical and legislative.
He is the National Association of
Addiction Professionals’ North Central Regional Vice-President for Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Missouri.
James has committed his career to improving the lives of those affected by addiction, including the caregivers.
Julie Jacobson
At-Large BOD
Julie is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, educator, and public service leader with over 20 years of experience in substance use disorder (SUD) systems. She brings extensive knowledge in SUD treatment, client advocacy, policy, and regulatory work.
At the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Julie leads clinical and policy efforts focused on SUD reform, including ASAM Criteria implementation and the Independent Peer Review. She has also worked in SUD treatment licensing and higher education.
Julie is committed to advancing effective client services and supporting the wellbeing of the behavioral health workforce
Yussuf Shafie
At-Large BOD
Yussuf Shafie MSW, LADC, LICSW is a graduate of the University of MN. Yussuf is an active and well-respected member of the addiction community. He is a licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor ( LADC) with the Board of Behavioral Health. He completed his internship with the Community University Health Care Center as a Social Work Triage Specialist, and he continued on as a Mental Health Practitioner with CUHCC. In 2015, Yussuf opened Alliance Wellness Center in Bloomington, MN, a DHS licensed Substance Abuse Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment Program. He is Board member of the Steve Rummler Hope Network. Yussuf’s passion is to bring wellness to those affected by addiction and mental health problems.
Therissa Libby
At-Large BOD
Therissa Libby is a professor in the Human Services Department at Metro State University. She earned her BA in Liberal Arts from Saint John’s College Annapolis, MD and then spent 12 years as an addictions counselor. Dr. Libby earned her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota, then went on to a postdoctoral fellowship with the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Dr.Libby founded Metro State’s MS in Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling, and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in substance use and mental health disorders counseling.
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