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People stand with shovels in front of a crane.

The $15 million investment names the Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building at the UO Portland campus and supports systemic change in youth behavioral health. 

Lisa Redekop and Les Kaski standing together smiling at the camrea with the Ballmer Institute for Childern's Behavioral Health sign behind them

A new approach to supporting youth mental health

May 1, 2026

Motivated by their daughter’s experience, Lisa Redekop and Les Koski give to the Ballmer Institute to improve undergraduate training opportunities in children’s behavioral health.