Leadership Twin Cities

Are you a finance, HR, or strategy professional looking to use your skills for good? Connected for Change: Finance, HR, & Strategy Day is your chance to collaborate with other professionals, support nonprofits tackle their challenges, and helping communities thrive. New this year, you can choose a project in Finance, HR, or Strategy and work with a team of skilled volunteers to create meaningful solutions. This one-day virtual event on May 2 is open to anyone ready to give back using their expertise! https://ow.ly/MHZP50Vf5nR

Our Leadership Twin Cities cohort came together for their Government Day at the capitol. These 55 leaders from local business, nonprofits, and governments have committed to expanding their awareness of critical issues and better engaging in the community to make a more positive impact. On this day, we discussed state and metro governance, access and advocacy, navigating the political divide, and toured the state capitol. Participants also got the opportunity to experience what being a city council person might be like in a game where they had to work together to allocate limited taxpayer funds to competing civic priorities. Thanks to our guest speakers: Dr. David Schultz from Hamline University , Executive Director of Citizens League Jake Loesch, Executive Director of League of Women Voters Minnesota Michelle Witte, Abou B. Amara, Jr. at Sierra Public Affairs LLC, and Principle at Momentum Advocacy Amy Koch. Thanks to our volunteer alumni: Heather J. Heyer from Legislative Coordinating Commission, Moses M. Hungiapuko from Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Suzanne Murphy, MPA from Xcel Energy, Karla Henderson from Project for Pride in Living (PPL), and Matthew Koncar from Rose Hill Stay-at-Home Services. And thanks to our program sponsors: Huntington National Bank and Target.

We're excited to announce our 2025 Annual Meeting: The Road Ahead at McNamara Alumni Center, U of MN on the morning of Wednesday, March 12th. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gybhQYMJ

Applications are officially OPEN for the next cohort of the Humphrey Policy Fellows beginning this September. ?? Every year, we bring together an incredible group of leaders from across Minnesota—different sectors, different perspectives, all committed to making an impact. ???? If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow your network, and learn how to lead across differences, this is your chance! Know someone who should apply? Tag them! Thinking about applying yourself? DO IT. You won’t regret it. Let’s build the future of leadership together. Who’s in? ?? Apply at

Last month Leadership Twin Cities focused on Education and Workforce development in the Twin Cities. The insights from our guest speakers left me feeling motivated to take on more action in our youth community. Then, the election happened, and every day since has continued to underscore how crucial it feels for each of us to get involved and make a difference. I am officially a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities and am eagerly waiting to be matched with my Little. As I take on this new adventure, I’d love to hear from anyone who has been a Big, or knows someone who has. What’s it been like? What advice would you share with someone just starting their journey? If you dont have a history with Big Brother Big Sisters what are organizations are you volunteering with, what have you enjoyed about it??

Our Leadership Twin Cities cohort came together for their Education & Workforce Day at Junior Achievement North in Saint Paul. These 55 leaders from local business, nonprofits, and governments have committed to expanding their awareness of critical issues and better engaging in the community to make a more positive impact. On this day, we discussed the current state of the Minnesotan and MSP metro's education system, ways to support children and youth outside the classroom, removing barriers for college access and success, and how to better develop our talent pipeline. We also enjoyed a tour of Junior Achievement North seeing many ways to volunteer including their entrepreneurship and money management programs. Thanks to our guest speakers: Executive Director of EdAllies Joshua Crosson, Vice President of Community Engagement at Great MN Schools Kyle Parsons, Executive Director of Black Men Teach Markus Flynn, Chief Operations Officer of @Junior Achievement North Geoff Wilson, President and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) Sondra Samuels, Director of Career and College Readiness at Achieve Twin Cities Caitlyn Cole, Director of Employment Services at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Jim Durdle, Director of Employer Development at Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Madalynn Gerold, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Corporate Engagement of Undergraduate Education at the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Cassidy Titcomb, Managing Director of ConnextMSP at GREATER MSP Partnership Ieesha McKinzie Collins, and Communications and Brand Manager at Takeda Sarah Bryant. Thanks to our volunteer alumni: Brad White, Updraft Education; Sarah Bryant, Takeda; Maryse Birr, M.A., Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation; Paula Kashtan, ECMC Foundation; Erin Weber Martin, MBA, MSW, LISW, Youthprise; Kenny Devine, Padilla; Karla Henderson, Project for Pride in Living (PPL); and Matthew Koncar, Rose Hill Stay-at-Home Services. And thanks to our program sponsors: Huntington National Bank and Target.

Congratulations to Leadership Twin Cities alumni and co-chair Karla Henderson on her appointment as President and CEO for Project for Pride in Living (PPL)!

Our Leadership Twin Cities cohort came together for their Sustainability Day at the Quality Bicycle Products in Bloomington. These 55 leaders from local business, nonprofits, and governments have committed to expanding their awareness of critical issues and better engaging in the community to make a more positive impact. On this day, we discussed the current state of our environment, individual sustainable actions, organizational impact, and how to better advocate for systems change. We also enjoyed seeing examples of how a company can be more sustainable on a tour of QBP, a local B Corporation bicycle manufacturer operating in a LEED Gold Certified building. Thanks to our guest speakers: Transportation Managing Director of Fresh Energy Anjali Bains, Sustainability Coordinator at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Carla Inderrieden, Director of Community Forestry at Tree Trust Karen Zumach, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Transit Brian Funk, Program and Partnership Director of Social Enterprise - Minneapolis St Paul Maggie Miland; Senior Director of Sustainability at WSB Amy Fredregill, Product Sustainability Manager at Quality Bicycle Products Paul Zeigle, Executive Director of Minneapolis Climate Action Akisha Everett, and Chief Sustainability Officer of the University of Minnesota Shane Stennes. Thanks to our volunteer alumni: Amelia English, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Lauren Piepho, HGA; Lyncee Davies-Peterson, Accenture; Maria Cone, Metro Transit; Suzanne Murphy, MPA, Xcel Energy; Kelly Ptacek, LEO A DALY; Lisa Anderson, Quality Bicycle Products; Karla Henderson, Project for Pride in Living (PPL); and Matthew Koncar, Rose Hill Stay-at-Home Services. And thanks to our program sponsors: Huntington National Bank and Target.

?? New leadership opportunity! CEO of BBB of MN & ND!!! ?? Do you love small business? Do you love building value for a membership community? Do you love advocating for the underdog? If so, this is a leadership opportunity you, and your network, should learn more about!! "Better Business Bureau serving Minnesota and North Dakota is a well-recognized professional association standing for trusted information and ethical practices. For more than a century, BBB has empowered consumers to make smart and safe buying decisions – by setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices through education, celebrating Accredited Businesses, and calling out substandard behavior. The headquarters of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota is located in Burnsville, Minnesota and serves both the business and consumer communities across Minnesota and North Dakota through education, BBB Accreditation, events, and more. Companies that partner with BBB are coached on how to build stronger, more trusting relationships with customers. Accredited Businesses also commit to adhering to the BBB Standards of Trust. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dDVy2inR Full position profile, including salary range, available via PDF file below." cc: Katie Nadeau Minnesota Business Partnership Zach Kramer Minneapolis Regional Chamber B Kyle St. Paul Area Chamber Douglas Loon Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Matt Kramer Matthew Lewis Peter Frosch Steve Grove GREATER MSP Partnership Catherine Penkert Tim Welsh Audrey Lucas John Naylor Marcia Ballinger, PhD Jamie Millard Damon Shoholm Jen Hanlon Ash Holly Henry The Prouty Project Jeff Prouty Peter Bailey Sam Smith Mike Felmlee

Our Leadership Twin Cities cohort came together for their Arts Day at the Solar Arts Building in the Northeast Arts District of Minneapolis. These 55 leaders from local business, nonprofits, and governments have committed to expanding their awareness of critical issues and better engaging in the community to make a positive impact. On this day, we discussed the economic value of art, how art can help leaders better communicate, how to better support local artists, and how to better engage in the arts in the Twin Cities. We also enjoyed making our own art, hearing about the building's history, and engaging with local artists in their studios. Thanks to our guest speakers: strategic consultant Brenda Kayzar, PhD, CEO of Neka Creative Rosemary Ugboajah, Co-Founder of Capsule Aaron Keller, Director of Economic Opportunity at Springboard for the Arts Wone Vang, Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs at the City of Minneapolis Ben Johnson, Solar Arts Building owner Duane Arens and local artist Anita White. Thanks to our volunteer alumni: Corey J. Sax, Pizza Luce; Grace K. Rose, Goff Public; Madelyn Browne, Consolidated Communications; Lisa Anderson, Quality Bicycle Products; Seth Tenpenny, Rise Baking Company Karla Henderson, Project for Pride in Living (PPL) and Matthew Koncar, Rose Hill Stay-at-Home Services. And thanks to our program sponsors: Huntington National Bank and Target.