Benevolence was founded by Mohamud Ahmed, LGSW, to address the growing needs of families impacted by autism in the Greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Rochester areas. With a background in social work and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Arkansas, Mohamud brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the field. His vision is to build a compassionate, culturally responsive team dedicated to providing evidence-based support and practical tools that help improve learning outcomes and quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.
Jennifer Miller LICSW, MSW. Jennifer has been a LICSW since 2010 and board approved clinical supervisor for BOSW and BBHT currently. Her extensive work experience includes, part-time private practice with adults and children for 5 years, children’s and Adult Targeted Case manager supervisor for both Ramsey County and the Wilder Foundation, Clinical Director at MN Care Partner which included overseeing programing for ARMHS, CTSS, 245G IOP mental health and in-home mental health.
Lydia Majors-Roland, MA, LPCC Educational Leadership Doctoral Candidate. Lydia has been a LPCC since March of 2017 and an LPCC/LPC supervisor since July 2019. Lydia work history includes working in children’s mental health case management at Ramsey County as a Mental health professional and Mental health Practitioner. Lydia has worked in chemical dependency centers in which individuals suffer from co-occurring disorders. Lydia has over 20 years experience in the mental health field starting from her time as a Residential Counselor to overseeing programming for Mental Health, ARMHS, CTSS, 245G, and 245D. To further broaden her knowledge and leadership skills, Lydia is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Saint Mary’s University of MN. Lydia’s whole Career has been encompassed in the field of mental health and helping to educate others in mental health.