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Questions to Consider...
• When did you choose or realize that this was the career/life path you wanted to be on?
• How do you approach work when you’re feeling uninspired or experiencing a mental block?
• What are non-negotiables for you when it comes to choosing a job, a volunteer opportunity, or a company/client to work with?
• How have you learned to embrace risk-taking?
• Do you have a personal mentor? If so, how did that relationship come to be and what have they taught you?
• What is an important leadership lesson you have learned?
• Do you find balance between your work and home lives? If so, how do you approach that?
• Do you have a ritual or routine that you have found benefits your productivity or environment?
• How do you manage your emotions when/if you’re making a difficult decision?
• How do you stay on top of industry news, trends and updates?
• Was there a time you messed up and felt like you’d failed? How did you bounce back?
• How do you identify people you can build a relationship with to be more successful?
• Can you identify one change you’ve made in your career that brought success?
• What qualities can I develop to give myself an advantage over my peers?
• Do you have any advice when it comes to negotiating pay or asking for a raise?
• Are there additional opportunities I should look into to help me advance my career and development?
• What key aspects should I consider including in my career goals?
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Dr. Jill Abbott
DEPUTY TO THE PRESIDENT CONCORDIA COLLEGE
• Being yourself as a leader
• Staying calm under pressure
• Faith and work
I am passionate about leading with humility and joy, encouraging women as we lead through the ups and downs of life, and building healthy, effective, and people-centered practices and processes.
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Annette Ambuehl
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE DIRECTOR - FARGO BELL INSURANCE
• Leadership
• Sales management
• Goal setting
Being a mentor to young professionals in the insurance industry and teaching them what a great profession it is.
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Alissa Adams
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WEST ACRES DEVELOPMENT
• Balancing passions
• Creating a vibrant team culture
• The ROI of Arts and Culture
I strive to bring creativity into every aspect of life and make a positive impact. I am a lifelong learner and am always traveling, trying new things and keeping an open mind.
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Sharilyn Althoff
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES
EVENTIDE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
• Coaching and managing
• Staffing challenges
• Delegation
Teamwork makes the dream work! I am passionate about ensuring a high-quality delivery of care to those we serve.
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Tina Amerman
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE PROGRAMS BOBCAT COMPANY
• All things human resources
• Recruitment and employee development
• Networking in the community
I am passionate about continuously creating an impactful experience for family, friends, coworkers, and the community in which I live.
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Monique Anderson
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT PRINCIPAL GIFTS NDSU FOUNDATION
• Having it all, while finding balance
• Communicating with candor
• Building teams and finding people
I’m an avid, indiscriminate reader and also enjoy podcasts, quilting, gardening, hiking/walking, pets/animals and family!
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Margie Bailly
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RETIRED) FARGO THEATRE
• Operational structure and impact of nonprofits
• Strategies for mentoring
• The power of music and the arts in our lives
I am passionate about enriching and sustaining the cultural and social capacities of our community.
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Amy Benedict
DIRECTOR OF SALES OPERATIONS
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND
• How to lead with well-being
• Developing team relationships
• Driving organizational change
I am passionate about people and helping them to grow and develop into the best version of themselves in all aspects of their lives.
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Ruchi Joshi Bhardwaj
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR EDUCATION & RESEARCH GRAND FARM
• Education pathways
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Imposter syndrome
I am passionate about building authentic and happy relationships.
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Dr. Kathryn Birkeland
DEAN, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
• How to be humble but confident
• How to approach an uncomfortable confrontation
• How to decide if it’s time to move on
I am passionate about building high performing teams and the value of personal development.
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Nikki Berglund
RESTAURANTEUR
LUNA FARGO, SOL AVE KITCHEN, NOVA EATERY, UNICORN PARK FINE FOODERY, MÅNGATA WINE & RAW BAR, LUNA MARKET, NOODS + BUNS
• Business ownership
• Being a female entrepreneur
• Believing in yourself and your passion
I want to create spaces and experiences that are missing from my community by opening businesses that bring something new to the FM area.
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Paige Bjornson
REGIONAL PRESIDENT
DACOTAH BANK
• Obstacles you face
• Opportunities you wonder about
• The value of networks
Building teams and leveraging unique talents across individuals to support each in their drive towards goals and climb upward in their career.
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Amber Blomberg
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FOUNDATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND
• Volunteerism
• Community engagement and impact
• Non-profit work
I am passionate about fostering community collaboration and addressing health disparities through strategic grantmaking and nonprofit support.
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Jana Bruhschwein
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PEACE ACADEMY
• Childcare challenges in FMWF
• Creating a positive work environment
• Community partnerships
I am passionate about relationships and their impact on staff retention, customer experience and community engagement.
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Shannon Bock
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CCRI
• Leading with transparency and authenticity
• Leading and growing an organization
• Finding work/life alignment when there is always more to accomplish I am passionate about meaningful connections with people and living in a world where everyone is accepted for who they are.
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Jodi Buchholz
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE STONERIDGE SOFTWARE
• Effective relationship and trust building
• Sales leadership and management
• Embracing social interactions and networking opportunities
It’s a choice to be happy and it’s a choice to stay positive. It’s also a choice to get caught up in the negative energy. You choose!
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Rachael Boyer
PRESIDENT AND CEO
THE AUTHORITY COMPANIES
• Starting and growing businesses from the ground up
• Succeeding as a woman in a male-dominated field
• Balancing work and family life
To bring families together - both in my personal life via my immediate family and in my professional life via quality home remodel projects.
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Kelsey Buell
FOUNDER
YOU FLOURISH COMPANY
• Employee engagement and preventing stress and burnout
• Motivational speaking and leading workshops
• Networking and developing relationships in the community
I am an enthusiastic team builder with a passion for community and connection.
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Ruth Buffalo
CEO
MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
• Collaborations and partnerships
• Improving the quality of life of others
I am passionate about all people having the freedom to live a good, healthy, prosperous life.
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Kristen Burbank
OWNER/FOUNDER
MOJO FIT STUDIOS, THREE DOG BAKERY FARGO
• Entrepreneurship
• Small business marketing
• Wellness and stress management
I am passionate about teaching others to put on their own oxygen mask before assisting others. If you run out, you can’t help anyone else.
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Mayor Shelly Carlson
MAYOR CITY OF MOORHEAD
• Running for office
• Chairing a board or commission
• Public speaking
• System advocacy
I am passionate about family, friends and fun!
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Carrie Carney
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
EVENTIDE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
• Wearing many hats within a role
• Balancing single parenthood and a career
• Not losing your sense of self in a career-focused culture
I am passionate about leadership regardless of role, meaningful connections and enjoying a fulfilled life in combination with a demanding career.
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Kriss Burns
HR BUSINESS CONSULTANT PRO RESOURCES
• HR, payroll and employee benefits
• Networking and community involvement
• Streamlining your business operations
I am very passionate about our community, servant leadership, and nonprofits. I love connecting people, businesses and resources together.
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Jill Christopher
CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley
• Non-Profit board service
• One-on-One conversations
• Managing team transitions
I am passionate about continuous growth, lifelong learning and the power of community.
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Rachel Clarke
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT CONCORDIA COLLEGE
• Non-profit leadership
• All things fundraising
• Building and managing great teams
Story telling through data, equipping and empowering my team, and finding the joy - and letting it out!
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Nicole Davidson PRESIDENT THE TITLE COMPANY
• Company culture
• Workplace conflicts
• Teambuilding within the office
Gratitude, family, and spreading kindness and awareness of mental health.
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Kathy
Cochran
ENTREPRENEUR ELEVATE2 CONSULTING
• Career opportunities
• Business ownership, operations and entrepreneurship
• Women’s advocacy for economic opportunities
My lifelong passion has been advocating for women - advocating for economic opportunities that not only unlock doors for women but also support transformative change within families and communities.
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Amy Durbin
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF DATA STRATEGIES AND MARKETING GATE CITY BANK
• Women in leadership
• Career goals
• Marketing
• Financial services
I am passionate about being obsessed with customers, giving back to our communities and putting people first.
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Christy Dauer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
• Business
• Non- profit leadership
• Taking the jump I am passionate about seeing women succeed.
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Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald
VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
• Leadership
• Where you’d like to go in your career and how to get there
• Working towards equity I am passionate about developing partnerships where together we work towards a shared vision of a better future.
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Casey Friedrich
VICE PRESIDENT PARK CO., REALTORS
• The power of daily habits
• Business operations and marketing
• Balancing personal and professional passions
My passions involve living intentionally, leading with purpose and creating a positive impact. I have a great appreciation for the outdoors, horses, lake time and creativity.
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Dani Gilseth
CO-OWNER
GRATEFUL CRATEFULLS
• Starting and growing a business
• Embracing challenges
• Gift curation
I am passionate about creating a meaningful impact through my work, building strong relationships with clients and friends, and infusing each day with positivity energy!
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Shannon Full
PRESIDENT & CEO FMWF CHAMBER
• Catalytic and courageous leadership
• Crucial communication
• Personal and professional balance
I am passionate about building coalitions to better my community, leading dynamic teams, and creating collaborative partnerships.
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Camille Grade
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER BUSHEL
• Building self-awareness and getting over imposter syndrome
• Leading people and building resilience during messy moments
• Your executive presence I like to explore the world with my husband, enjoy my backyard with friends and family, make memories with my nieces and nephews and love the heck out of the best dang dog.
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Stefanie Gefroh Ellison
ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER ESSENTIA HEALTH
• Fears
• Crooked path to success
• Acceptance
I love helping guide teams and individuals to achieve their goals. It gives me great joy to see something that seems broken become whole again.
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Paula Graner
CEO GHR CONSULTING
• Effective and powerful communication
• Culture in your work, groups, home and life
• Strategic planning and human resources
If you are looking to make a change and start a new journey, I would be happy to help you map out a plan.
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Katherine Grindberg
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
FMWF CHAMBER
• Civic engagement
• Servant leadership
• Being a young leader
I am passionate about organizational management, business and community development and public policy. You’ll also find me camping, fishing, hunting, exploring national parks, at the lake, and drinking coffee or red wine!
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Ashton Hansen
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TALENT ACQUISITION
ALLEGRO GROUP
• Talent acquisition strategy
• Career advancement
• Leadership development
I am passionate about partnering with businesses to reach strategic business goals through hiring key talent and working with professionals who are positioned for career advancement and growth.
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Emily Grunewald
CHIEF AGRICULTURAL OFFICER
RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION
• Agriculture education
• Volunteering and community involvement
• The Fair and entertainment industry
I am deeply passionate about fairs, agricultural education, family and community involvement.
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Monica Hart
President/Owner
Monica Hart Interior Design
• Establishing a business personality on social media
• Networking
• Work/life balance
I am passionate about and love being a caretaker for others through encouragement and empathy, as well as by creating cozy and welcoming environments for others to enjoy.
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Erin Halvorson
OWNER
LAKE SHORE SERVICES
• Starting a business
• Working in a maledominated industry
• Working in a family business I love to work alongside my husband to create and grow a business that encourages others to flourish and succeed in their goals and passions!
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Tiffanie Honeyman
FOUNDER, CEO
OPGO MARKETING
• The reason you started or want to start your business
• Where you’d like to see it in 3 years and what pain points or gaps you foresee
• Generating ideas, solutions and action plans
I love helping business owners realize the full potential of their business through strategy, ideas and implementation.
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Karla Isley
PRESIDENT & CEO UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY
• Leading with your values
• Work-life synergy
• Career transitions
I am passionate about being present for my family, supporting them through all of their activities; taking time for myself for wellness, pampering and baking fun treats; and volunteering for the various communities in my life!
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Bryce Johnson
CEO BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY
• Committing to a professional career
• Taking risks and believing in yourself
• Leading in a maledominated industry My passions are my family, my faith and doing the best job I can to balance my professional life as an association executive.
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Susan Jarvis
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS SANFORD HEALTH
• Responding from a place of curiosity instead of judgment
• Respecting, recognizing and appreciating people
• Authenticity
I am passionate about a lot of things, including taking care of patients, developing people and making everyone feel heard and respected.
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Jenny Johnson
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT MANAGEMENT SPOTLIGHT
• Marketing and social media
• The power of networking
• Benefits of volunteering on committees and boards
• Personal branding
I am passionate about connecting with people both personally and professionally. I enjoy meeting new people and introducing them to others who may help them solve a problem or reach a goal.
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Kirsten Jensen
AVP of Marketing, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Creating common ground
• Habits and routines
• Advocating for your brand
I am passionate about storytelling, process and project management, creating clarity, embracing risk and growing as a leader.
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Tracy Jordre
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
JLG ARCHITECTS
• Workplace wellbeing
• Mental health in the workplace
• Designing your dream life
• Redefining your dream life after 40
I am passionate about creating caring environments that are exciting, inspiring and that truly elevate your day.
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Kayla
Kallander
MORTGAGE LENDER AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST
• Mortgages and real estate
• Social media strategy
• Contributing to animal rescue
I’m wildly passionate about empowering others to build generational wealth through homeownership, fostering new relationships even virtually through social media, and actively participating in animal rescue.
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Tiffany Lawrence
PRESIDENT & CEO SANFORD HEALTH
• Leading teams and teamwork
• Work balance
• Informal leadership
• Taking on new challenges I am professional passionate about the value of a team and personally about my family.
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Katherine Kiernan
PRESIDENT, OWNER, BROKER STERLING GRACE, INC./ ASPIRE REALTY
• Faith over fear while in pursuit of your dreams
• Navigating the highs and lows of business development and growth
• Finding success in real estate pursuits
I am committed to balancing my multifaceted roles with passion, integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
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Kayla Linn
VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE EVENTIDE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
• How to develop your career within healthcare (and in general!)
• HR or Healthcare focused initiatives in 2024
At work, I am passionate about empowering our employees and focusing on their experience at our organization! Outside of work, I stay busy with my three little kids.
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Denise Kolpack
CITY COMMISSIONER CITY OF FARGO
• Taking risks
• Importance of personal brand
• Showing up Service to the community, both as an elected official and on several boards, is my greatest passion.
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Sandi Luck
FOUNDER/CEO
BULLY BREW COFFEE, ND COFFEE ROASTERY
• Starting a business
• Growing a company
• Making connections I love coffee, people and dogs!
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Melissa Marshall
OWNER
DALE CARNEGIE OF ND & NW MN
• Embracing failure
• Enneagram/personality profiles
• Public speaking and professional development
Empowering others to recognize their inherent greatness and experience lasting transformation to thrive in work and life.
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Nicole Meland
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
FMWF CHAMBER
• Engaging in challenging and thought-provoking conversations
• Embracing authenticity, integrity and determination during challenges
• Big dogs!
I am passionate about empowering employees with financial knowledge to help them succeed in their careers.
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Sarah Matthews
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RED RIVER CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
• Career advancement
• Embracing challenges and failure
• Professional development and continuous learning
Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my husband, two children and canine companion Zero.
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Robin Nelson
CEO
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY
• Strategic leadership
• Gaining respect as a female professional
• Managing family responsibilities
I am motivated by a strong desire to enact positive change within our community, to champion the needs of youth and to assist individuals in realizing their utmost capabilities.
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Dr. Melissa McCulley
OPTOMETRIST/OWNER
MCCULLEY OPTIX GALLERY
• Work-life balance
• Owning a business
• Decision making
I’m passionate about people - from introductions to great friendships - I always want to help those I know.
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Vikki
Nielsen
VICE PRESIDENT OF CULTURE/ EVENT MANAGER
BELL BANK
• Coaching and mentoring
• Event planning
• Leading from the chair
I am passionate about helping and inspiring others by choosing gratefulness everyday, listening with intention and being present in every situation.
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Tami
Norgard
ATTORNEY VOGEL LAW FIRM
• Working in the environmental field
• Getting involved in board service
• Saying yes to opportunities that come your way
I love trip planning and bringing friends together for physical or entertaining adventures all over the world.
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Heather Ostrowski
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST GATE CITY BANK
• Balance over boundaries
• Discovering your purpose
• Your role as a leader
I am passionate about supporting humans to become the best version of themselves.
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Melissa Pachak
FOUNDER
FM WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
• Community building and engagement
• Entrepreneurship in the wellness industry
• Holistic wellness practices
I am so passionate about building community, fostering connections and wellness.
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Erin Prochnow
CEO
YWCA OF CASS CLAY
• Women’s empowerment
• Non-profit leadership
• Assertiveness that works
I am passionate about ensuring every woman and child has a safe place to call home, and the opportunity to chart their own course.
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Kristin Roers
SENATOR NORTH DAKOTA
• Civic engagement
• Running for public office
• Finding your purpose
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Melissa Rogne
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
CHAPTER AESTHETIC STUDIO
• Entrepreneurship
• Inspirational leadership
• Scaling from one, to many locations
My passions include being a mom to my two teens, inspiring others to discover their best selves, and advocating for mental health awareness and support.
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Sadie Rudolph
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FMWF CHAMBER
• Helping others grow
• Fostering continuous learning
• Building meaningful relationships
My passions include helping people, listening to their stories and crafting narratives that lead to success, as well as giving back to our great community.
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Stephanie Schroeder
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
• Executive leadership
• Marketing
• Imposter syndrome
I’m passionate about advocating for women in leadership roles, dispelling myths about introversion and silencing the voice of imposter syndrome.
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Hannah Savoy
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COLLECTIVE | GREAT STATES
• Finding your passions
• Recovering from burnout
• Changing careers amidst uncertainty
A few of my passions include traveling, reading, puzzling, thrifting, camping, hiking and connecting with others over a beverage.
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Lindsay Schroeder
SENIOR DIRECTOR, TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE MARVIN
• Leading people
• Non-traditional engineering paths
• Strategy planning
I am passionate about advancing my career while maintaining a work-life balance that allows me to spend meaningful time with my friends and family.
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Britt Selbo
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION
YMCA OF CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES
• Staff supervision
• Hiring, training and benefits
• Finances, budgets and best business practices
Employees come first. Treat your employees like they make a difference, and they will.
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Kim Settel
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL BANKING AND LENDING GATE CITY BANK
• Leading with passion
• Navigating difficult conversations
• Empowering and developing future leaders
In my career, I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to experiment and learn from the things that didn’t go as planned and how to grow and enhance the things that went well.
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Erin Sharpio
CEO PLAINS ART MUSEUM
• Women in leadership
• Making big career moves
• Working in the non-profit sphere I’m passionate about art, reading, advocating for those with different abilities, cooking new recipe and growing plants.
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Amanda Schilling
CEO & Bodacious Brander, MINT Brand Marketing
• Starting your business
• Brand strategy
• Community engagement
I LOVE helping build brands from the ground up and guiding them through growth.
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Beth Slette
SUPERINTENDENT
WEST FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• Being resilient and positive
• Leading and surviving in challenging environments
• Making the time in life to do what I enjoy
I am passionate about serving others, both at work and in my personal life.
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Joanna Slominski
GENERAL MANAGER
MORTENSON
• Empathy in leadership
• Navigating a maledominated industry
• Leading in business
I am passionate about connecting with other women in business and mentoring women in maledominated industries.
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Melissa Sobolik
CEO
GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK
• Non-profit leadership
• Leading as an introvert
• Having the courage to fail I love being in service to make the world a better place by asking ‘why not,’ challenging the status quo and using strategic thinking to come up with innovative ideas, while petting my dogs!
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Chelsey Steinlicht
OWNER AND OPERATOR
BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING CENTER
• Mompreneurship
• Connection
• Building businesses
I am passionate about building businesses and communities through connections, relationships, education and advocacy.
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Robin Swanson
OWNER
ROBIN SWANSON INSURANCE
• Your impactful life lessons
• Becoming the best version of yourself
• Being a life-long learner
I am passionate about connecting with like-minded people who want to be better every single day.
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Dr. Andrea Travnicek
DIRECTOR
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
• Leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Policy development
• Relationship building
My professional passions consist of listening to concerns, working to build relationships and striving to sustainably manage complex natural resource issues by being actively at the table.
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Simone Wai
CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOLKWAYS
• Events
• Creativity
• Community
I revel in creating moments of wonder and magic in everyday life.
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Brittaney Vanderhagen
COMMERCIAL REALTOR
JBC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• Work/life balance
• Starting a new career later in life
• Learning how to bet on myself
I am passionate about encouraging women to curate a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and joyful and modeling the same for my own children.
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Becky Walen
DIRECTOR OF WEALTH PLANNING BREMER BANK
• Financial planning
• Community involvement
• Balancing family and career
I want to foster a collaborative environment in the workplace though engagement and support.
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Allison Weckman
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
THE GREENHOUSE
• Event planning, sales and marketing
• Client experience
• Project and time management
• Fundraising and serving on boards
My passion boils down to helping people.
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Sarah West
OWNER
LIGHT CONSULTING
• Using personality profiles to design a full future
• Finances, renting, owning and more
• Living out your faith all aspects of life
Making business and life a little Lighter by removing the stress of money
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Julie Whitney
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BREMER BANK
• Business
• Finance and economics
• Wellness
I’m passionate about connecting with people.
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Lydia Zaharia
ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR
MARSH MCLENNAN AGENCY
• Work/life balance during career advancement
• When and how to advocate for yourself I am passionate about living life. I want to fall asleep knowing I was intentional in my actions, fully present in the moments and handling the day to the best of my abilities.
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Billi Jo Zielinski
PRESIDENT AND CEO
MAKE-A-WISH NORTH DAKOTA
• Empowering your people
• Career advice
• Communications and connections
I am passionate about my family, life and making a difference.
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2. ALISSA ADAMS
3. SHARILYN ALTHOFF
4. ANNETTE AMBUEHL
5. TINA AMERMAN
6. MONIQUE ANDERSON
7. MARGIE BAILLY
8. AMY BENEDICT
9. NIKKI BERGLUND
10. RUCHI JOSHI BHARDWAJ
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19. RUTH BUFFALO
20. KRISTEN BURBANK
21. KRISS BURNS
22. MAYOR SHELLY CARLSON
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38. EMILY GRUNEWALD
39. ERIN HALVORSON
40. ASHTON HANSEN
41. MONICA HART
42. TIFFANIE HONEYMAN
43. KARLA ISLEY
44. SUSAN JARVIS
45. KIRSTEN JENSEN
46. BRYCE JOHNSON
47. JENNY JOHNSON
48. TRACY JORDRE
49. KAYLA KALLANDER
50. KATHERINE KIERNAN
51. DENISE KOLPACK
52. TIFFANY LAWRENCE
53. KAYLA LINN
54. SANDI LUCK
55. MELISSA MARSHALL
56. SARAH MATTHEWS
57. DR. MELISSA MCCULLEY
58. NICOLE MELAND
59. ROBIN NELSON
60. VIKKI NIELSEN
61. TAMI NORGARD
62. HEATHER OSTROWSKI
63. MELISSA PACHAK
64. ERIN PROCHNOW
65. KRISTIN ROERS
66. MELISSA ROGNE
67. SADIE RUDOLPH
68. HANNAH SAVOY
69. LINDSAY SCHROEDER
70. STEPHANIE SCHROEDER
71. BRITT SELBO
72. KIM SETTEL
73. ERIN SHARPIO
74. AMANDA SCHILLING
75. BETH SLETTE
76. JOANNA SLOMINSKI
77. MELISSA SOBOLIK
78. CHELSEY STEINLICHT
79. ROBIN SWANSON
80. DR. ANDREA TRAVNICEK
81. BRITTANEY VANDERHAGEN
82. SIMONE WAI
83. BECKY WALEN
84. ALLISON WECKMAN
85. SARAH WEST
86. JULIE WHITNEY
87. LYDIA ZAHARIA
88. BILLI JO ZIELINSKI