Consortium History

Founded in 2018 by visionary leaders Dr. Mike Nakkula and Andy Danilchick, our Consortium has its roots in a shared passion for transformative education. Dr. Nakkula, a seasoned expert in higher education development, joined forces with Andy Danilchick, bringing his extensive background as both a K-12 educator and consultant. Their meeting of minds was driven by a common goal: to transcend the boundaries of possibility development and usher optimal development.

At the heart of our Consortium’s inception lies the vision to forge connections between the realm of possibility and achievement. Drawing from their diverse experiences, Dr. Nakkula and Andy embarked on a collaborative journey to conceptualize how educational institutions could be empowered to cultivate a robust mental health infrastructure within school districts.

Dr. Nakkula and Andy recognized hurdles in school districts’ mental health initiatives, which helped lay the cornerstone of our Consortium as a platform to catalyze progress. The Consortium was designed not merely to be an organization but a collaborative strategic framework that empowers school districts to embrace mental health initiatives with a united front.