10/25/2025
At Vantage Clinical Consulting, we believe in celebrating organizations and leaders who redefine what it means to serve with heart, purpose, and impact. This week, we honor Thresholds Mental Health, its visionary CEO Mark Ishaug, and the dedicated Thresholds Board of Directors.
Thresholds stands out as a true model of what modern mental health leadership looks like. Once you spend time with these remarkable, welcoming individuals, it becomes clear why they are consistently recognized with the highest honors. Their partnerships are strong, their leadership is courageous, and their collaborative spirit is deeply inspiring.
The Thresholds Board has created a culture of growth that attracts builders—leaders who innovate, take meaningful risks, and engage in the important conversations that move the field forward. In today’s complex social and political climate, that kind of courage is both rare and necessary.
To be an organization with board members who stay 20, 30, even 40 years is a testament to how special Thresholds truly is. The dedication of its people runs deep, with many returning to serve again after years away. That kind of loyalty can only come from trust, inclusion, and a shared sense of mission.
At the center of it all is Mark Ishaug, one of the most impactful and authentic leaders of our time. His clarity of vision, commitment to people-centered progress, and steadfast advocacy for mental health equity are qualities we greatly admire at Vantage.
We’ve also added a few photos from Thresholds’ recent Annual Celebration at the Chicago History Museum, a beautiful evening that captured the essence of their community and purpose.
On behalf of Jamelia Hand, CEO of Vantage Clinical Consulting, we extend heartfelt Friday Flowers to Thresholds, Mark Ishaug, and the entire Board of Directors. Thank you for your leadership, your courage, and your continued example of what compassionate governance and collaboration look like in action. 🌻💐🌺
