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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

We’re 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every

G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.

Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy”

Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every

year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character

who make the world a better place.

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast

to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership,

adventure, and success.

A Word from our Sponsor

Sylvia Acevedo | CEO GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE USA

MentorsBIOGRAPHIES

Nicole Anthony | OWNER, DISRUPT, LLC Nicole is a serial entrepreneur, with experience in operations, marketing, finance

and real estate. She recently sold her marketing company, TheSiteEdge, in

August 2019, became a Certified Master Practitioner in Scaling Up and now

consults with companies on removing constraints that prohibit growth.

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Kate Arends | FOUNDER, WIT & DELIGHTKate Arends created Wit & Delight as a personal project to get to know herself

through sharing her love for design, food, fashion, and travel. In 2013, Arends

began publishing personal essays exploring her journey through divorce, mental

illness, and an undiagnosed learning disability. 3.3 million followers later, Wit

& Delight has become a resource for others to feel less alone in the ups and

downs of their journey through life and where readers can find suggestions on

where to travel, eat or shop from someone they’ve come to know as a friend.

Arends began designing product in 2014 with a limited collected with Target

Corp. Since then she launched three more exclusive lines with Target, a bedding

and wallpaper collection, and a stationary and print line available in 800 stores

nationwide. In addition to growing Wit & Delight, Kate continues to build brands

through consulting, art direction, graphic design and a newly launched podcast.

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Tish Bolger | CEO, GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA & WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYSTish Bolger is CEO of Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys

(GSRV), an organization that builds girls of courage, confidence and character

who make the world a better place. Tish is a visionary leader with a proven

track record of success in the non-profit sector. During her career, Tish has also

served in executive leadership positions with the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

and Alpha House Youth Services as well as co-owner of Roots and Fruits

Cooperative Produce Company. Tish is a past Board Chair for the American

Camp Association, a national association dedicated to youth development and

quality camp programs. Tish served as Board President of Teen Wise, Face to

Face Health and Counseling Services, Inc. and is a member of the Minnesota

Women’s Economic Roundtable and the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota.

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Wendi Breuer | CEO, SEACHANGEWendi Breuer is CEO of SeaChange Print Innovations, the largest WBENC-

certified commercial printing company in Minnesota. She has led SeaChange

through an extensive turnaround from its launch in 2014 to the thriving,

successful business it is today.

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Barbara Butts Williams | EXECUTIVE DEAN OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS, CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANYBarbara Butts Williams was recognized as the Minneapolis St. Paul Business

Journal’s 2016 Career Achievement Honoree for her lifetime of dedication to

business, education, leadership development and community service. Barbara’s

professional experience spans over four decades, including executive and

leadership roles within public, private, and higher education sectors.

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Nichol Beckstrand | FOUNDER, YARDHOMESMN LLCCPA, Banker, Housing Advocate. Now Business Founder and owner. I am

living my values to the best of my ability! Passionate, Philanthropic, Innovative

individual who loves driving a “Caring Culture of Achievement” through

leadership and grit in growing entrepreneurial organizations.

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Katy Burke | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEAMWOMENKaty Burke is a serial entrepreneur with a 20 year proven track record of driving

consistent revenue growth in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. A

strategic visionary, she uses her outstanding ability and extensive network to

grow relationships and broaden opportunities with new and existing partners,

sponsors and funders. Active in community outreach, Burke builds relationships

with philanthropic leaders, board members, and community partners to

strengthen brand engagement, awareness and referrals. Since 2014, Burke

has served on the TeamWomenMN Board of Directors and in 2016, Burke

was named Executive Director of TeamWomenMN, a non-profit that offers

mentoring and professional development dedicated to the development and

advancement of women.

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Sarah Crippen | MANAGING PARTNER, BEST & FLANAGANSarah Crippen currently serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. She also chairs

the Employment and Labor Practice Group and is a former chair of the Litigation

Section. Sarah’s practice focuses on employment advice and litigation, as well

as general civil litigation and trial work. An MSBA Certified Labor & Employment

Specialist, Sarah provides advice and training in all areas of employment law,

including wage and hour issues, employment and compensation agreements,

harassment and discrimination, medical and other leaves of absence, hiring and

interviewing, and employee discipline and terminations. Sarah advises clients

regarding union/management issues, including collective bargaining, contract

management and grievance arbitrations.

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Erin Carnish | MANAGING DIRECTOR & COO, UNITEDHEALTH GROUP VENTURESAs Managing Director & COO at UnitedHealth Group Ventures, Erin builds

businesses that create disruptive, positive change for the healthcare system.

Since UHGV’s founding in 2012, Erin has help found, launch and govern seven

businesses to improve health care outcomes and affordability for millions

of Americans. These companies are addressing our country’s struggle with

diabetes, improving the quality and affordability of dialysis care, addressing

unresolved physical pain, improving access to quality mental health, providing

care for the frail, elderly and poor, and supporting individuals struggling with

out-of-network bills.

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Ingrid Christensen | PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, INGCO INTERNATIONALIngrid is the president of INGCO International, launched in 2006. INGCO

is a language services firm specializing in document translation and onsite

interpreting in over 200 languages providing services to corporate and

municipal clients across the globe.

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Mimi Daly Larson | VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION ADVANCEMENT, SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTAMimi leads the Marketing, Public Relations, Development, Membership, and

Government Relations efforts to support and advance the Science Museum’s

mission to inspire learning, inform policy, and improve lives. Her career spans

25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing, and

public policy programs; with special expertise in strategic planning, change

management and growth initiatives. Prior to joining the Science Museum

in December of 2016, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing,

Development & Public Policy at Scholarship America, a national nonprofit with

more than 1,000 local chapters focused on higher education financing support.

Before that, Larson was the Vice President of Marketing at the Greater Twin

Cities United Way.

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Nila Chakraborty | CEO, SHOPBOLLYWEAR.COMShopBollyWear.Com is the brainchild of Nila Chakraborty, a second-generation

Indian American with a passion for Indian ethnicwear. Backed by robust

e-commerce technology, dedicated customer service, & network of suppliers,

ShopBollyWear makes shopping for Indian fashion a truly smooth experience.

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Cristina Domogma | TRADE & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, KIMMARaised in Tijuana-San Diego by first-generation Mexican-Filipino immigrants,

Cristina obtained a BA from the University of Washington, and a Masters in

Trade before launching KIMMA and joining the MN District Export Council where

political and economic agencies connect to address global challenges.

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Rachel Estes Leyk | CEO & CO-FOUNDER, COVALENT NORTHRachel has 20+ years of industry experience across retail, manufacturing,

healthcare, and financial services. She works with clients consulting on

technologies that enable business results to be achieved. She received her MBA

from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business.

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Shana Finnegan | COO | EXECUTIVE COACH, SOURCEWELL TECHNOLOGY / CO2 PARTNERSShana is the Chief Operating Officer at Sourcewell Technology and an Executive

Coach with CO2 Partners. Shana’s experience is in business strategy, innovation,

organizational leadership change initiatives and developing talent.

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Drinal Foster | VICE PRESIDENT & SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER, WELLS FARGODrinal Foster is a Vice President and Sr. Business Support Manager at Wells

Fargo, where she leads a new Center of Excellence of administrative support

partners that enables over 700 business leaders to more effectively manage

their diverse businesses and drive transformation at the company. This group

is dedicated to delivering world-class support with an operational excellence

mindset. A 25-year Wells Fargo veteran, Drinal started her financial services

career at the company as a teller in 1995. Throughout her career, she has held a

variety of diverse HR roles and business leadership positions before assuming

her current assignment. As a founding member of Twin Cities Black Affinity

Network Development Day (TCBANDD) since 2013, Drinal collaborates with

cross-sector Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders from other Fortune

200 companies in strategizing and executing professional development

programming and networking connections.

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Acooa Ellis | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT, GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED AWAYAcooa directs United Way’s work in grantmaking, coalition engagement,

systems change, public policy and the agency’s 2-1-1 resource helpline. A

champion for equity, she has lobbied in multiple states and worked at the

local level to advance critical business and civic objectives. Acooa recently

co-chaired MinneMinds, a coalition of organizations and thought leaders from

across the state that prioritized investment in the education of Minnesota’s most

vulnerable learners.

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Angela Gustafson | FOUNDER & OWNER, GUSTOLA GRANOLAPerhaps this UW-Madison Badgerin’, US Peace Corps volunteerin’, children’s

book writin’, Birkenstock wearin’ gal was just destined to land in the world of

granola. Angie Gustafson, a daily morning runner, didn’t set out to create a

popular and fast-growing brand when she started making her own granola.

She was hungry, and needed something fast and easy to start her day without

compromising on nutrition. Her recipe was a hit, first at home, then with friends,

then at the local farmers’ market. Fast forward to the present and Gustola

Granola is available in 200 locations in mostly Minnesota, and is shipped out

across the country. She, her amazingly supportive husband, Brian, and their four

older teens call Minneapolis home, and all do their very best to live life

with gusto!

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Rike Harrison | CEO, USHASSOCIATESI am a business strategist who sees market opportunities that provide agility

for growth and offer relevance to the enterprise. My expertise includes moving

organizations into new market niches; defining new solutions to expand the

client base; and introducing innovative and robust delivery methodologies

to significantly improve profitability. I align opportunities with organizational

possibilities.

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Alissa Henriksen | PRINCIPAL / OWNER, GREY SEARCH + STRATEGYAlissa has devoted her entire career to recruiting. After working for a large

recruiting firm out of college, she started her first business in 2008 and has

never looked back. She started supporting Fortune 500 and Fortune 100

companies with their recruiting strategies at the age of 24, and has built 15 years

of experience working with clients ranging from small start-ups to billion dollar

public corporations. In that time, she has recruited contributor to executive-level

roles, rebuilt recruiting and interviewing processes to attract and retain talent,

crafted strategies for challenging rural areas, developed proprietary ‘play books’

that guide managers through successful hiring and much more.

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Kate Kelly | EVP REGIONAL PRESIDENT - MINNESOTA, PNC BANKKate Kelly is executive vice president and regional president of PNC Bank,

Minneapolis-St. Paul. Kelly is responsible for PNC’s overall market

expansion in Minnesota and leads a culture of teamwork, client advocacy

and community leadership.

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Nicole Middendorf | CEO, PROSPERWELLI love being a Wealth Advisor. I love to help people live and enjoy their life

today but also to enjoy life in the future. I love the thank you notes I receive in

the mail, establishing a personal relationship with my clients, attending their

weddings or retirement parties but most of all I love watching my clients live

their lives to the fullest with true happiness.

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RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

Investment and insurance products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank or any bank affiliate, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.© 2019 RBC Capital Markets, LLC. All rights reserved. 011028 (09/19)

As head of Advisor Recruiting and Field Marketing, Kristen Kimmell leads the firm’s efforts to invite the best talent in the industry to join the firm’s nearly 2,000-strong financial advisor base. In her role, Kristen works closely with the firm’s global head of diversity and human resources to recruit and retain diverse talent in both the advisor and corporate ranks. She is also the leader of the firm’s push to cultivate a diverse and inclusive advisor force and elevate the role of women within the wealth management industry.

A nearly 25-year veteran of RBC Wealth Management – U.S., Kristen is known for out-of-the-box thinking and for her ability to bring teams together to accomplish big goals. She most recently served as head of Credit Strategies and Business Development. She’s also held a variety of roles in Finance, Capital Markets and Wealth Management, including roles leading Technology, Credit Strategy and Business Development. She also serves as the co-executive sponsor of RBC Wealth Management’s Women’s Association of Financial Advisors (WAFA).

Kristen began her career in the financial services industry as a financial accountant with Marquette Bancshares in 1993. She joined RBC Wealth Management in 1995 and has held numerous positions, including staff accountant, accounting supervisor and fixed income accounting manager. In 2006, she was promoted to director of financial reporting and administration for RBC Capital Markets. Kristen was named director of strategic finance in 2008, where she oversaw all financial aspects of Private Client Group, including compensation. She became the chief of staff in 2010.

She was named co-executive sponsor of WAFA in September 2012. In this role, she provides input and leadership to WAFA on their goals of recruiting and retaining female financial advisors (FAs) and branch directors (BDs) along with enhancing FA productivity. In the community, Kristen is a board member of the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and the industry association SIFMA Foundation Board.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Jamestown University.

Kristen KimmellHead of Advisor Recruiting and Field Marketing

RBC Wealth Management – U.S.

Kristen Kimmel | HEAD OF ADVISOR RECRUITING AND FIELD MARKETING, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - USAs head of Advisor Recruiting and Field Marketing, Kristen Kimmell leads the

firm’s efforts to invite the best talent in the industry to join the firm’s nearly

2,000-strong financial advisor base. In her role, Kristen works closely with the

firm’s global head of diversity and human resources to recruit and retain diverse

talent in both the advisor and corporate ranks. She is also the leader of the

firm’s push to cultivate a diverse and inclusive advisor force and elevate the role

of women within the wealth management industry. A nearly 25-year veteran of

RBC Wealth Management – U.S., Kristen is known for out-of-the-box thinking

and for her ability to bring teams together to accomplish big goals. She most

recently served as head of Credit Strategies and Business Development. She’s

also held a variety of roles in Finance, Capital Markets and Wealth Management,

including roles leading Technology, Credit Strategy and Business Development.

She also serves as the co-executive sponsor of RBC Wealth Management’s

Women’s Association of Financial Advisors (WAFA).

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Becky Krieger | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CLIENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ACCREDITED INVESTORS WEALTH MANAGEMENTBecky is a senior member of Accredited’s Wealth Management team. She

is instrumental in the oversight of client family relationships. Becky leads

Accredited’s community initiatives & client enrichment experiences. She

represents the firm within broader business & philanthropic engagements.

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Patty Krieger | CEO, NETRIX ITNetrix IT provides Technology services to organizations that demand the

most out of their IT investment. Netrix IT partners with clients that recognize

technology as a competitive advantage in their marketplace, and demand the

most out of their technology investment.

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Jennifer Laible | PRESIDENT, ANTENNAJennifer Laible is President of Antenna, a marketing consulting and staffing firm

that is reshaping the way companies utilize talent in an on-demand economy.

Jennifer has scaled the business from a small startup to a thriving multi-million-

dollar powerhouse. During her tenure, the firm has grown rapidly by addressing

a changing workforce ecosystem. Prior to joining Antenna, Jennifer served

in leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies such as Best Buy, Allstate, and

American Express, focusing on strategy and business development.

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Marnie Ochs Raleigh | CEO, EVLOVE SYSTEMSEvolve Systems is an award-winning Branding, Design Website Development,

and Digital Marketing Agency proudly serving clients in St. Paul and Nationally

for 17 years. Marnie is known as a “connector” and “rainmaker” by her clients

and friends.  Marnie is the Past Pres. of NAWBO  MN and mentors several

people from Carlson and Mpls MadWomen with a focus on the next generation

of business leaders.

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Jennifer Pennington | CEO, ARTS & RECJennifer worked in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years before opening Can

Can Wonderland as the founding CEO. In 2018, she was named 100 People to

Know by Twin Cities Business Magazine, & in May 2019, she was given a Women

in Business award from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal.

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Theresa Pesch | VP OF PHILANTHROPY & PRESIDENT, HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONTheresa Pesch, RN joined Hennepin Healthcare in October 2018. She is the

new vice president of philanthropy and president of the Hennepin Healthcare

Foundation. Prior to Hennepin Healthcare Foundation (HHF), Theresa led the

Children’s Healthcare Foundation of Children’s Minnesota for 11 years. In that

time, she raised one-quarter billion dollars, which included a capital campaign

to renovate and build on both campuses, and guided the foundation to become

the Minnesota Charity market leader. She has a record of building partnerships,

both internally with boards, leadership, and hospital staff, and externally with

corporations, family foundations, and the broader donor community.

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Diana Garvis Purcel | BOARD MEMBER, ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETYDiana has 30+ years’ experience within consumer businesses and 20 years as

a CFO. She is a board member for Animal Humane Society and Now Boarding.

Diana graduated from Tulane University, began her career with AA & Co., and is

a CPA. She is currently a candidate for an exec MBA at the University of

St. Thomas.

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Sarah Moe | FOUNDER/CEO, SLEEP HEALTH SPECIALISTSSarah Moe, RPSGT, started her career in sleep medicine in 2006, and is the

founder of Sleep Health Specialists, which provides sleep health education to

local businesses and corporations. She was also an Adjunct Professor in the Poly-

somnography (Sleep) Program at Minneapolis Community and Technical Col-

lege. Sarah sat on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Sleep Society, and

volunteers on the Educational Products Committee for the American Association

of Sleep Technologists. You may also catch her on her monthly live WCCO news

segment “Health Watch”, where she discusses various sleep related topics. For

her role in sleep education in our workforce, Sarah has been named to the Minne-

sota Business Magazine’s “35 under 35” in 2016, “Most Likely To Succeed, Health-

care Division” finalist in 2017, “Women Who Lead”, 2018, the Minneapolis St. Paul

Business Journal’s “Women in Business”, 2019, and TeamWomen’s “WaveMaker

Awards Uncharted Territory” finalist, 2019.

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Jill Renslow | EVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING, MALL OF AMERICAAs Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development with Mall of

America®, Jill Renslow oversees Mall communications, and all forms of marketing

and sales. She is responsible for working with new and existing tenants to create

unique experiences and drive sales and traffic. Working with various innovative

partners, the goal is to develop and integrate emerging technologies into both

retail and entertainment environments. Renslow works with top Mall leadership

to provide direction and vision for the expansion to the Mall. The project

includes a water park, additional hotels, office space and large event spaces.

Renslow brings over 20 years of valuable experience to Mall of America. During

her tenure, Renslow oversaw a $25 million rebranding effort of Nickelodeon

Universe®.

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Kathy Robideau | MARKET PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL BUSINESS JOURNALKathy Robideau was promoted to market president and publisher of the

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in February 2016. Robideau led the

Business Journal’s advertising team since 2010. Prior to that, she was chief

operating officer of Winter Park, Fla.-based Nurse Staffing. She is a member

of The Itasca Project, Make- A-Wish Minnesota and serves on the Minneapolis

Regional Chamber of Commerce board. She attended the University of

Cincinnati and is a graduate of Capella University.

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Liz Ross | FORMER CEO, PERISCOPELiz has held leadership positions at some of the world’s most forward-thinking

agencies. Most recently, Liz was CEO at Periscope, which she packaged and sold

in an all-cash deal for $132.5M. Prior positions include Global CMO at IPG, Chief

Growth Officer at Digitas and President at Tribal DDB.

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Maureen Refuss | PRESIDENT & CEO CAREER PARTNERS INC. TWIN CITIESAs the CEO of CPI Twin Cities, a best-in-class talent management firm,

Maureen leads a team of highly talented consultants who are thought leaders

in their respective disciplines. Her background includes HR executive roles

with extensive experience in organizational development & strategy.

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Erin Peterson | PARTNER, RSM US LLPErin is a partner at RSM and a leader of RSM’s STAR Women’s employee

network group, which supports the development, advancement and retention of

its women employees. Erin is also the central region life science leader and on

the board of directors for the National Sports Center.

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Amy Williams | MANAGING PRINCIPAL, HDR, INC.Amy Williams, AIA, is the Managing Principal at HDR Minneapolis. Over the past

ten years, Amy has led design practices in three major US cities: Seattle, LA and

Minneapolis. Amy’s strength in practice-building lies in her continued focus on

elevating design and assuring client satisfaction.

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Bonnie Vogel | CEO, VOGEL MECHANICALBonnie Vogel is Co-Founder, CEO and Majority Owner of Vogel Mechanical,

Inc., a Minnesota based mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, Plumbing

and Piping construction services in commercial-industrial markets since

1995.  Under her leadership, Vogel Mechanical, Inc. has expanded and been

recognized with a St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Deubener award and

multiple features in Finance & Commerce and Mpls St Paul Magazines. As a

certified DBE/WBE/SBE business owner, Bonnie offers insights from multiple

perspectives regarding procurement, diversity and small business acumen.

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Alex West Steinman | CO-FOUNDER, THE COVENAlex is the cofounder and CEO of The Coven and has held the positions of

Communications Director for Fallon and local political candidates. She’s been

recognized as a 2019 Inc. 100 Female Founder, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business

Journal’s 40 Under 40, and a 2019 Bush Fellow.

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Dana Stetzer | CEO, BESTMARKDana proudly leads BestMark, one of the most well-respected CX measurement

companies. With more than 17 years of experience working in CSAT and survey

research, Dana is extremely passionate about advancing market research and

discovering meaningful ways to collect and interpret CX insights.

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Lynn Sontag | CEO & OWNER, MENTTIUM CORPORATIONLynn is CEO of Menttium® Corporation, the pioneer leader in corporate

mentoring solutions. She leads the renowned Menttium 100® program for high-

potential women. Since its incorporation in 1991, Menttium has facilitated over

80,000 mentoring partnerships worldwide.

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Nicole Sever | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND MARKET EXECUTIVE, BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.Nicole Sever leads BMO Harris Bank’s commercial banking team in Minnesota.

Nicole has held roles in credit, relationship management and leadership. Nicole

received her BS in Fisheries/Wildlife Biology from the University of North

Dakota and her MBA from the University of Minnesota.

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