mind the gap to gether
Both sistes Katie and Kimerer Story
Is woven with the narratives of both Thier parents, Rich and Maggie Corthell, who modeled servant leadership through their Peace Corps service, foster parenting, mission trips, and extensive volunteering. Raised with the values of authenticity, curiosity, and making a positive impact, we both pursued careers in the helping professions: Kimere as a mental health and school counselor, and Katie in social services and recreational therapy.
Our diverse professional backgrounds encompass work in various sectors, from schools to prisons, and with diverse populations spanning age, ability, and ethnicity. Throughout these experiences, we encountered systemic barriers in education, mental health, healthcare, and access to opportunities, fueling our aspiration to establish a nonprofit.
The sudden loss of our father in 2019 propelled us to turn this dream into reality, leading us to found Mind the Gap Together, Inc. in 2021. Committed to dismantling barriers in education, career, housing, healthcare, and counseling, we embarked on this journey to transform our pain into purpose.
Katie
Co-Director, Project Coordinator
Katie received a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy from Indiana University. With 10 years of experience in the human services field, she has gained a valuable range of skills and knowledge while working in healthcare, housing, and mental health. She is dedicated to breaking down barriers and connecting others with resources through impactful, compassionate services, in order to help others fulfill their potential.
Kimere
PH.D., LMHC, ACS
Co-Director, Project Manager
Kimere holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Corthell has 20+ years of experience working in diverse settings with all ages. Throughout all of her professional roles, she has had one focus -- identifying barriers and helping people achieve their goals.
Thier Principles
We strive to bridge gaps in resources and opportunities, partnering with communities and agencies to offer personalized services that advance social justice and racial equity.
Donation
Both Katie and her sister Kimerer love to hear from others with same mind set and helping the needy out. If you feel the pull of donating to what both Katie and her sister Kimerer are doing.
please click the link ---> Donate | Mind the Gap TOGETHER
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(813) 438-3315
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Our Amazing Partners!
It would be impossible to do what we do without the help of our donors and partners, we want to take the time to thank those who are helping us to mind the gap.
We are a registered, community-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in St. Petersburg, FL. We provide additional support and services through partnering with existing community agencies and nonprofits.
