County. I am the chair of that this year. I know I’m missing some, but those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.”
Why do you do what you do? “I’m originally from New Rockford, so when I came to Bismarck for college, it felt really big to me. I knew early on that what was missing for community development lead North Dakota Department of Commerce
me at that point was community, being around people that support and are passionate about the things you are. The best way to really get to know your community is to work right alongside
Tell our readers a little bit about what you’re involved with in the community?
community members. Sometimes that takes a little grit and time and hard work, but it’s the best way to get to know your community and build your community around you.”
“I serve on the board of directors for Burleigh
North Dakota Women’s Business Center. The
Are there any specific podcasts/books/speeches/ seminars/bootcamps that have changed your life or your way of thinking?
women and leadership development program
“I love Brené Brown. I’d be lying if she doesn’t
through North Dakota Farmers Union is really
have this little spot on my shoulder every once in
important to me as well. I’m an advisory board
a while. I love her advice like, ‘you have to honor
member for NDSU extension for Burleigh
your no’s as much as you honor your yes’s.’ Like
County Farmers Union. That’s an organization I grew up with and had been a part of for a very long time, and I’ve learned a lot through that organization. I’m an alum of Leadership Bismarck-Mandan. I am a graduate of the women’s leadership program through the
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