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?
Thank you!
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3:40 p.m. – Collisions
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Collision 3
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4:20 p.m. (8 min)
Collision 5
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Collision 6
4:40 p.m. (8 min)
Collision 7
4:50 p.m. (8 min)
Collision 8
4:58 p.m. – Closing
5-6 p.m. – Optional Social
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.
Sharilyn Althoff
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES
EVENTIDE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
• Delegation
• Staffing challenges
• Work-life balance
I am passionate about fostering growth and development, and how this enhances compassionate care and service excellence.
Stacey Ackerman
PRIVATE WEALTH
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
WELLS FARGO ADVISOR
• Pathways to non-profit board service
• Financial literacy
• Career progression
I am passionate about spending time with my family, volunteering in the community and helping my clients accomplish their financial goals. Above all, I love to learn, grow and connect!
Annette
Ambuehl
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
DIRECTOR - FARGO MANAGER
BELL INSURANCE
• Leadership
• Sales management
• Goal setting
I am passionate about being a mentor to young professionals in the insurance industry and teaching them what a great profession it is.
Stephanie Ahlfeldt
ASSOCIATE PROVOST CONCORDIA COLLEGE
• Advancing your career
• Difficult conversations
• The power of mindset
My professional passion is empowering and supporting professionals, especially women, to claim their space and thrive. My personal passions are spending time with family, attending my kid’s activities and exercising.
Tina
Amerman
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE PROGRAMS BOBCAT COMPANY
• Human resources
• Community engagement
• Networking
My passion and purpose in leadership is to continuously create impactful experiences!
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Tammy Askew
REALTOR, BROKER ASSOCIATE REALTY XPERTS
• How to start a business
• What you need to start a business
• How you are going to succeed in your business
My passions are diverse but always start with family, life-long learning, traveling, reading and connecting with people!
Mandie
Begin
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RELATIONS BUSHEL
• Asking the tough questions
• Boundaries and balance
• Developing others
I am passionate about living a balanced life, exhibiting continuous effort, enjoying what is and pursuing what could be in myself and others.
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.
Megan Pechin
Bergseth
OWNER
THREE DOGS BAKERY FARGO
• Owning a business
• Marketing
• Dogs
I am passionate about traveling, fitness and mentoring!
Ruchi Joshi Bhardwaj
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation
• Upskilling
I am passionate about empowering and caring for people and animals.
Richelle Bishoff
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROCUREMENT
BORDER STATES
• Leadership and people management
• Work/life balance
• Giving and receiving feedback
I’m passionate about career planning, creating solutions for business needs, supporting team development and spending time with my three children.
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Paige Bjornson
REGION PRESIDENT
DACOTAH BANK
• Recognizing opportunities for career growth
• Taking chances and making mistakes
• The world of banking
My passions include my family, time at the lake, the personal well-being and career success of our employees, the people focus of our business and community vitality.
Jana Bruhschwein
FOUNDER AND 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.
Tania Blanich
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP
• Nonprofit administration and management
• Developing reporting templates
• Tactical planning
I am very passionate about the arts!
Amber
Blomberg
FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND
• The value of networks
• Company culture and community engagement
• Effective communication
I am passionate about meaningful connection, nonprofits and making a difference.
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!
Kelsey Joy 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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Kriss Burns
HUMAN RESOURCES
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.
Mayor Shelly Carlson
MAYOR
CITY OF MOORHEAD
• Running for office or chairing a board/commission
• Public speaking
• System advocacy
I enjoy creating cherished memories, supporting loved ones and building connections. I embrace life’s adventures, treasure small moments and strive to make a meaningful impact.
Kimberly Busch
DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE AND DELIVERY
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ND
• Public speaking and presenting your best self
• Brand and customer experience
• Career paths and development
I am passionate about learning and staying curious. You never know where that wonder will lead, what possibilities will be discovered or what clarity will be found.
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.
Alicia Carley
DEAN FOR THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• Personal and professional growth
• Difficult conversations
• Work/life balance
Professionally, I am passionate about empowering others, fostering teamwork and promoting lifelong learning. Personally, I value family, travel and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Kayla Cash
PARTNER/DIRECTOR OF SALES
RIVERHAVEN EVENTS
CENTER, SANCTUARY EVENTS CENTER, THE RESERVE AT WOODLAND EVENT CENTER
• Personality types and ways to work with those opposite of you
• Stress and workload management
• Working your way up
I love building relationships with everyone, getting to know their “why” and what makes them tick and how I can best help them!
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Jill Christopher
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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.
Mary Christy
DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR
CONGRESSWOMAN
JULIE FEDORCHAK
• Creating genuine relationships
• Investing in yourself
• Failing vs failure
My passions are my three girls - I hope to be a great example to them of what a strong woman can be.
Christy Dauer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
• Small businesses
• Nonprofits
• Strategic leadership
I am committed to creating meaningful connections within the community and am passionate about the power of intentional collisions that spark innovation and drive positive change.
Nicole Davidson
PRESIDENT THE TITLE COMPANY
• Company culture
• Client experience
• Communication
I am passionate about supporting and spending time with my family and friends; spreading kindness; helping others; and fostering a positive and supportive work culture within my organization.
Amy Durbin
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
GATE CITY BANK
• Women in leadership
• Career goals
• Marketing
I am passionate about making a difference in our communities as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Brenda Elmer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NORTH DAKOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
• How advocacy starts with telling a compelling story
• Bringing something to the table
• How to set professional goals when you don’t know where you want to go
I’m passionate about understanding people and ideas to find common ground and build effective alliances for shared goals.
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Linzey Erickson
OWNER
ERICKSON LAW, P.C.
• Starting a new business
• Navigating corporate politics and advancing through organizations
• Understanding the importance of and nurturing good advocates and mentors
I am passionate about building businesses, advising others to help them achieve success in their own endeavors and cherishing time with my family.
Jane Vangsness Frisch
VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE FMWF CHAMBER
• Leading through change
• Imposter Syndrome
• Navigating difficult conversations
I am passionate about strengthening rural communities, empowering women and creating pathways for all individuals and workforce development to drive inclusive economic/personal growth.
Susan Faus
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FARGO PARK DISTRICT
• Leadership
• Professional development
• Parks and recreation
I’m passionate about creating spaces that inspire connection and support active lifestyles, where people can thrive through movement and community.
Shannon Full
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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.
Jenessa Fillipi
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DOWN HOME
• Discovering and embracing purpose
• Navigating leadership and service
• Overcoming challenges
I’m passionate about faith, family, community and mobilizing others to create lasting change, serving others and turning empty spaces into homes filled with hope and dignity.
Brenda Giere
OWNER
SCHMIDT’S GEMS AND FINE JEWELRY
• Being a woman in business
• Balancing a professional life and motherhood
• Staying true to yourself
What ignites me is the ability to engage with people in a meaningful and impactful way that challenges me to grow intellectually and spiritually.
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Paula Graner
CEO AND BRAND PARTNER GHR CONSULTING
• The power of positive thinking
• Stem cell activation using light
• The influence of body language
One of my passions is the power of positive thoughts and words, and how they can shape what we move towards.
Katherine Grindberg
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FMWF CHAMBER
• Navigating your career path
• Building intentional connections
• Being a young leader
I am passionate about getting real with your values and aligning them to your career path and authentically connecting with others.
Missy Heilman
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BIO GIRLS
• Being a working mom
• Chasing goals
• Business management
A few things I am passionate about are youth mental health, goal setting, women in the workplace, triathlon, track and field and cats!
Laetitia Mizero Hellerud
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEREMIAH PROGRAM
• Personal development/wellness
• Learning from failure
• Building community
My passions include wellness, community engagement, traveling, activism and building systems that work for everyone.
Monica Hart
INTERIOR DESIGNER, BUSINESS OWNER
MONICA HART INTERIOR DESIGN
• Establishing a business personality on social media
• Networking
• Work/life balance
I am passionate about caring for others through encouragement, empathy and creating cozy and welcoming environments.
Kristin Herrmann
MARKET CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SANFORD HEALTH –FARGO MARKET
• Work life mesh
• Balancing a career with young children
• Goal setting
My passions include having a great network of women, excel spreadsheets, cooking, gardening, staying active and spending quality time with her family at the lake.
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Tiffanie Honeyman FOUNDER
OPGO MARKETING
• Using marketing to grow your business
• Setting goals
• Measuring goals
I am passionate about helping small businesses grow and educating businesses on all things related to marketing.
Bryce Johnson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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.
Karla Isley
PRESIDENT
AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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!
Jenny Johnson
STORYMAKER SUCCESS MANAGER TELLWELL
• The power of networking
• Personal branding
• Marketing
I am passionate about creating relationships and connecting individuals that can help them solve problems.
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.
Tracy
Jordre
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, WORKPLACE DESIGN EXPERT
JLG ARCHITECTS
• Mental health and workplace wellbeing
• Parenting at risk kids
• Redesigning my life after 40
I am deeply passionate about infusing well-being principles into all areas of my life as well as designing environments for all to thrive in!
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Jodi Jordheim
FOUNDER
STYLED WITH STRENGTH
• Living out your purpose through your career
• Leadership development and growth
• Work/life integration while promoting and building your family
I am passionate about living life authentically, both at home and at work. I love diet coke, personal development and watching my little guy learn to play hockey!
Michelle Larson
SENIOR
VICE PRESIDENT SALES WEX
• Balancing family and career
• Sales leadership
• Wellness/employee benefits
Outside of work, I love cheering at my kids’ sports/ activities, working out, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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Stacy Kennedy
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHY
STACY KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHY
• Leveraging corporate experience to build a successful creative business
• Strategic planning and longterm business growth
• Building a professional brand
I’m passionate about creating impactful portraits that empower individuals and mentoring photographers to build sustainable, strategic businesses.
Sara Lau
CPA, BUSINESS OWNER
HAGA KOMMER, LTD.
• Building authentic connections
• Learning how to trust and believe in yourself above everything
• How to grow and actually utilize your network
I am passionate about empowering individuals to embrace their inner strength and live authentically with confidence.
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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.
Nichole
Lind
NURSE PRACTITIONER FIREFLY MEDICAL GROUP
• Treating disease through food and hormones
• Leading a healthy lifestyle
• Being one’s own advocate I believe that better food and optimal hormone health can give people their best life mentally, physically and spiritually.
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Kim Linster
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, SALES AND MARKETING BALANCE TAX & ACCOUNTING
• Taking risks
• Being confident in your skills and knowing how to discern
• How to be a good employee and teammate
I love helping people— whether it’s about stress-free meal planning, volunteering or running a business, and I’m passionate about helping team members grow into their best selves.
Melissa Marshall
OWNER
DALE CARNEGIE OF ND & NW MN
• Personality types (especially enneagram!)
• Leadership and presentation skills
• Strengthening your confidence
I’m obsessed with unlocking human potential, building high-performing teams, driving real transformation and cutting through the noise to help you find your genius.
Sandi Luck
ENTREPRENEUR, BUSINESS OWNER
BULLY BREW COFFEE, ND COFFEE ROASTERY
• Starting a business
• Growing a company
• Making connections
I love coffee, people and dogs! Utmost capabilities.
Ellery
Lystad
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / MASTER ESTHETICIAN
ELLERY MILAN BEAUTY
• Starting a business/mindset
• Leading/growing a team
• Self confidence
My passions are helping people, musical theatre and dog rescue.
Amanda Maslowski
VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR RECRUITING MANAGER U.S. BANK
• Growth mindset
• Coaching and developing others
• Imposter Syndrome
I love leading and developing high performing teams, treating my teams as people first, employees second. I lead with integrity, empathy and transparency, and stay curious always!
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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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.
Alison Mooridian DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RELATIONS
MARVIN
• Building strong relationships
• Finding your seat at the table
• Knowing your customers
I am passionate about honest and genuine connections, and finding ways to achieve the unachievable through strong partnerships.
Dr. Brooke Messer
OPTOMETRIST
VANCE THOMPSON VISION
• Becoming more confident in the workplace
• Getting through the grind to build better work-life balance
• Providing compassionate care despite difficult personalities
My passion is to empower patients to make the right decision about their vision and eyecare.
Robin Nelson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ELECTED OFFICIAL
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY FARGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
• Professional Development
• Networking
• Making an Impact
I am passionate about advocacy, youth and serving the community.
Trina Michels
DIRECTOR EIDE BAILLY LLP.
• Integrating motherhood with your career
• Working in an industry with a small representation of women
• Pursuing a career in sales
I’m passionate about building deep relationships, living with faith and purpose and creating a life of freedom, generosity and impact.
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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Sarah Nikle
FINANCIAL ADVISOR, GENERAL PARTNER REGIONAL LEADER
EDWARD JONES
• Communication
• Working in a male dominated field
• Building effective teams
My passions are centered around family, creativity and making a positive impact.
Rinda
Norberg OWNER
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
• Pursuing your goals, no matter your age
• Starting a business
• Networking to build your business
I’m passionate about the joy on people’s faces when they try my cake for the first time and the opportunity to donate to deserving people and events. Personally, I love pickleball, staying active and spending time with family.
Heather Ostrowski
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
GATE CITY BANK
• Expanding your network
• Discovering your value/purpose
• Finding your balance
I am passionate about helping others live out the best version of themselves.
Melissa Pachak
FOUNDER
FM WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
• Wellness
• Building community
• Community well-being
I am passionate about wellness, connection, community and deep work that inspires real healing.
Beth Olson
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• Education
• Work-life balance
• Being a new leader
My family is my greatest joy and passion. I cherish our time together, especially at the lake, and I love cooking Sunday meals for them. I’m equally passionate about working with teachers and supporting students. I also enjoy creative projects of all kinds.
Danielle
Paulus
EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT; DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS SAGENCY, OAK GROVE LUTHERAN SCHOOLS
• Building meaningful connections and relationships
• Servant leadership
• Navigating job transitions
I love family time at the lake, supporting my kids’ activities, volunteering at Oak Grove Lutheran School and helping others focus on growth.
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Sandi Piatz
CHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER
OMNIBYTE
• Career pathing
• Networking
• Serving on boards I am passionate about collaborating with others to find joy and success, whether that is customers, partners, team members or friends.
Natalie Reiter
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
PRAIRIELAND COUNSELING SERVICES
• How your menstrual cycle can impact your work and mental health
• How to engage with the things we avoid
• Imposter syndrome and how it impacts us at work
I am passionate about working with women to understand why and how they make the decisions they are currently making and helping to empower women to make changes.
Erin Prochnow
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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.
Madison Quamme
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA FLINT GROUP
• Public relations
• Influencer marketing
• Organic social media
I’m passionate about building strong communities and investing in the people around me, and I love the NDSU Bison!
Melanie Rudd
FOUNDER SHE OVERCOMES
• Overcoming fear
• Starting a small business or non-profit
• Raising capital, marketing and strategic planning
Empowering women to grow in courage and confidence in community, taking calculated risks and embracing a pause in the hustle culture we live in.
Sadie Rudolph
VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FMWF CHAMBER
• Communications and marketing
• Authenticity and confidence building
• Fur babies (I love all the critters, especially the weird ones)
I’m passionate about being a good mom, women’s empowerment, my work at The Chamber, supporting others in their growth and creating a sense of belonging for those around me.
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Hannah Savoy
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COLLECTIVE | GREAT STATES
• Preventing/recovering from burnout
• Discovering passions/hobbies
• Wearing many hats at work
There are a ton of things that spark joy in my world, but some of my favorites are traveling, camping, hiking, playing volleyball, reading and putting together puzzles.
Ellen Shafer
SENIOR
DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNICATIONS ALDEVRON
• The advantage of being from N.D. or Fargo
• Becoming indispensable
• Adapting in marketing and communications
I don’t believe we have one true calling, or two or even ten. Find something that’s meaningful and interesting to you, and then cultivate your skills and experience.
Michelle Schumacher
CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
STONERIDGE SOFTWARE
• How to get involved in the community
• The importance of finding a role that allows you to be “YOU”
• Anything!
I believe that shifting your mindset from being a “know it all” to striving to be a “learn it all” will change your life!
Erin Shapiro
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PLAINS ART MUSEUM
• Diversifying your resume
• Advancing your career through relocation
• Leveraging your passion for returns
I am passionate about making art and museums accessible for everyone of all abilities.
Laura Scott
CHIEF OPERATING
OFFICER
BIO GIRLS
• Carving your own career path
• Leaning into discomfort
• Persistence in finding the right path
I am passionate about empowering youth to achieve their potential, creating access for programs in rural communities, cheering on my two daughters, walking my dog and relaxing with some yoga!
Donna Smith
PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENCLAVE
• Real estate
• Integrating Technology into operational efficiency
• Career goals
I enjoy networking within the community and speaking on a variety of topics. I love to improve processes that lead to higher team member satisfaction through data and insights.
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Shelley Szudera
SENIOR BRAND AND MARKETING MANAGER
CHOICE BANK
• Marketing
• Graphic design
• Board service
I’m a believer in approximately right and value progress over perfection, having courage and being kind.
Becky Torkelson
ASSISTANT IT LEADER SCHEELS
• Relationship building
• Finding work-life blend that works for you
• Leveraging attitude to drive success
As a mom, my passions are whatever my children are interested in; the years are short, so I try to make the most of the time I have with them.
Amber Vogel
TRANSFORMATION
OFFICE DIRECTOR
EIDE BAILLY LLP.
• How to accelerate progress using coaching
• Connecting in the community
• Chasing the work you were meant to do
My passions outside of work include running, yoga, outdoor adventures, dog rescue and reading.
Brittaney
VanderHagen
COMMERCIAL REALTOR
JBC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• Starting a new career in my 40s
• Learning to bet on yourself
• Giving up on perfectionism
I am passionate about encouraging women to curate a professional and personal life that is both fulfilling and joyful, and modeling the same for my own children.
Simone Wai
CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOLKWAYS
• Events
• Creativity
• Community
I revel in creating moments of wonder and magic in everyday life.
Becky
Walen
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING THORESON STEFFES TRUST COMPANY
• Financial planning (CFP)
• Community involvement
• Personal and professional development
I love empowering others through financial planning and volunteer efforts as well as challenging myself as a lifelong learner, gardener, runner and hiker.
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Sarah Smith
Warren COACH, CONSULTANT, OWNER SOUL SPACE WORK
• Career change or growth
• Starting a business or project
• Self love and caring for yourself
I was put on this earth to champion women pursuing their passions - You don’t need to do it alone!
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Tammy Wood
VICE PRESIDENT, WEALTH ADVISOR BELL BANK
• Staying persistent with your goals
• Developing a circle of women that build one another up
• Balancing work and home life
I have a passion for caring about and encouraging other people. I enjoy our group of women I workout with and am passionate about doing my best to staying fit and healthy. My faith is very important to me, and I believe the intentional life is the happiest life.
Table #92
Sarah West OWNER LIGHT CONSULTING
• Starting and growing a business
• Financial strategies and management
• Organizational development and behavior
I am passionate about creating environments where people can thrive and making business feel Light and manageable.
Table #95
Lydia Zaharia DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY DEVELOPMENT
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.
Table #93
Julie Whitney
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BREMER BANK
• Professional development
• Leadership
• Self-advocacy
I love being a banker. I get to sit alongside smart, driven business leaders as they grow their businesses and cultivate thriving communities.
Entrance
1. DR. JILL ABBOTT
2. STACEY ACKERMAN
3. STEPHANIE AHLFELDT
4. SHARILYN ALTHOFF
5. ANNETTE AMBUEHL
6. TINA AMERMAN
7. TAMMY ASKEW
8. MANDIE BEGIN
9. NIKKI BERGLUND
10. MEGAN PECHIN BERGSETH
11. RUCHI JOSHI BHARDWAJ
12. RICHELLE BISHOFF
13. PAIGE BJORNSON
14. TANIA BLANICH
15. AMBER BLOMBERG
16. JANA BRUHSCHWEIN
17. JODI BUCHHOLZ
18. KELSEY JOY BUELL
19. KRISS BURNS
20. KIMBERLY BUSCH
21. ALICIA CARLEY
22. MAYOR SHELLY CARLSON
23. CARRIE CARNEY
24. KAYLA CASH
25. JILL CHRISTOPHER
26. MARY CHRISTY
27. CHRISTY DAUER
28. NICOLE DAVIDSON
29. AMY DURBIN
30. BRENDA ELMER
31. LINZEY ERICKSON
32. SUSAN FAUS
33. JENESSA FILLIPI
34. JANE VANGSNESS FRISCH
35. SHANNON FULL
36. BRENDA GIERE
37. PAULA GRANER
38. KATHERINE GRINDBERG
39. MONICA HART
40. MISSY HEILMAN
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41. LAETITIA MIZERO HELLERUD
42. KRISTIN HERRMANN
43. TIFFANIE HONEYMAN
44. KARLA ISLEY
45. SUSAN JARVIS
46. BRYCE JOHNSON
47. JENNY JOHNSON
48. TRACY JORDRE
49. JODI JORDHEIM
50. STACY KENNEDY
51. KATHERINE KIERNAN
52. MICHELLE LARSON
53. SARA LAU
54. NICHOLE LIND
55. KIM LINSTER
56. SANDI LUCK
57. ELLERY LYSTAD
58. MELISSA MARSHALL
59. AMANDA MASLOWSKI
60. DR. MELISSA MCCULLEY
61. NICOLE MELAND
62. DR. BROOKE MESSER
63. TRINA MICHELS
64. ALISON MOORIDIAN
65. ROBIN NELSON
66. VIKKI NIELSEN
67. SARAH NIKLE
68. RINDA NORBERG
69. BETH OLSON
70. HEATHER OSTROWSKI
71. MELISSA PACHAK
72. DANIELLE PAULUS
73. SANDI PIATZ
74. ERIN PROCHNOW
75. MADISON QUAMME
76. NATALIE REITER
77. MELANIE RUDD
78. SADIE RUDOLPH
79. HANNAH SAVOY
80. MICHELLE SCHUMACHER
81. LAURA SCOTT
82. ELLEN SHAFER
83. ERIN SHAPIRO
84. DONNA SMITH
85. SHELLEY SZUDERA
86. BECKY TORKELSON
87. BRITTANEY VANDERHAGEN
88. AMBER VOGEL
89. SIMONE WAI
90. BECKY WALEN
91. SARAH SMITH WARREN
92. SARAH WEST
93. JULIE WHITNEY
94. TAMMY WOOD
95. LYDIA ZAHARIA