About Our Care Facilitators

Allison Heiman
Allison is a member if the Ely community and works at Essentia Health-Ely Clinic as a Pathways to Wellness Care Facilitator. She connects people to resources supports and needs like insurance, housing, transportation, social supports and mental health services. Care Facilitation Services are FREE.

Heidi Vanderbeek
I have been in the care facilitation role here at St. Anthony's for more than 5 years. My job is to meet an individual where they are at. I can help navigate complex situations and make connections to resources, insurance, social services, transportation, safety, and access to food. I work with all community members, families and parishioners. Everyone deserves to be happy, healthy and accepted.

Laurel Kaercher

Mataya Urbas
Mataya is a member of the Ely community and works at Essentia Health-Ely Clinic as a Pathways to Wellness Care Facilitator. She connects people to resources supports and needs like insurance, housing, transportation, social supports and mental health services. Care Facilitation Services are FREE.

Ryan Stewart
Ryan is a Family Resource Facilitator with Ely Community Resource (ECR). He has a Masters degree in Environmental Education from UMD. Ryan's experience been focused on utilizing the wilderness as a place to build social and emotional resilience through his work with Outward Bound. As a Family Resource Facilitator with ECR, Ryan utilizes his education and experience to help families and youth find access to and connect with local resources.