Andrea Hochhalter

Executive Director @Peer Support Alliance Of North Dakota

Fargo, ND, US

As Executive Director of PSAND, I lead the statewide effort to advance and professionalize the peer support workforce in North Dakota. My role centers on strategic leadership, workforce development, partnership-building, and growing access to training, resources, and recognition for peer support specialists and the organizations that employ them.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Lead organizational strategy, operations, and statewide program developmentManage staff, partnerships, communications, and stakeholder engagementSecure and administer grant funding, including implementation, reporting, and complianceOversee workforce training, education, and continuing education initiativesBuild capacity through collaboration with state systems and peer networksDirect membership growth and the development of peer-led infrastructureAdvocate for peer workforce integration, standards, and recognitionNotable Achievements:Launched PSAND’s first statewide Membership ProgramOrganized the Peer Support Reunion & SummitLed the Statewide Peer Workforce Environmental Scan and training plan developmentEstablished monthly Lunch & Learn training seriesExpanded communications through newsletters, blog content, and member resourcesStrengthened sustainability through grant funding, partnerships, and system collaborationBuilt organizational structure toward an Advisory Board and statewide peer leadershipAdvanced peer support visibility and collaboration through presentations, partnerships, and system engagementThrough education, connection, and advocacy, I’m working to ensure that peer support is recognized, resourced, and sustained as a valued profession across North Dakota.