SAM DEMEL
Community and Organizational Specialist
samuel.demel@wichita.edu

Sam became part of the Self-Help Network in May of 2004 as a Community and Organizational Specialist. As part of the Consumer Run Organization team, he assists grassroots, nonprofit organizations operated by persons with mental Illness by providing them with technical support to help them become self-sufficient organizations.

Sam graduated from the College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Administration. Upon completing his degree he served two years teaching at an agricultural College in Lesotho, Africa with the United States Peace Corps. He brings nine years of nonprofit management and two years of economic development experience to the Self-Help Network.

When he is not working, Sam enjoys spending time outdoors and with his two daughters and wife Lynda. His favorite activities are coaching, gardening, home maintenance, and church activities.