The Founding Members

The 25 program was launched and is sustained by a group of exceptional leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in their vocational journey. An annual contribution from each Founding Member helps to ensure the program remains self-sustaining.  Many founders also contribute their time through speaking engagements, mentoring, networking opportunities, and internships. Meet our current founding members:

Annie Allen, Bethel University

Dre Barthel, Owner & Creative Director of Covey Events

Leslie Chapman, Retired Senior Vice President, Securian Financial

Rev. Deanna Conrad, M.Div., Staff Chaplain, Allina Health

Amanda Cornelius, MA, LPCC, Founder + Owner, Wellspring Group

Sarah Darr, Head of Financial Planning, Sr. Vice President, U.S. Bank

Deb Harless, Executive Vice President and Provost Emerita, Bethel University

Lisa Harris, Author, Speaker, Poet, Narrative Coach and CEO/Founder of Lisa Harris & Company

Kate Kimmerle, CEO + Founder, Snaproducts

Jody Kobbervig, Senior Director, Best Buy 

Amanda Kopischke, Founder and CEO, Incubate to Innovate

Chin-Chin Lin, Solution Leader for Personalization in Healthcare, McKinsey & Company

Kim Montgomery, Vice President, Healthcare Originations Leader, TIAA Bank

Rebecca Morris Hoeft, Chief Brand Officer, Sunrise Banks

Jeanne Osgood, Chief of Staff, Bethel University

Hon. Mary E. Pawlenty, (Ret.)

Kristi Piehl, Founder and CEO, Media Minefield

Lisa Provost, Foundation Director, The Oakfish Foundation

Kari Rihm, President & CEO, Rihm Family Companies

Andrea Schilling, Sr. Managing Director, Head of Internal Communications, Varde Partners

Kelsey Shaw, Sr. Account Executive, Razorfish Health

Wendy Ulferts RN, MBA, Vice President of Patient Care, Chief Nursing Officer, Maple Grove Hospital

Heidi Zwart, Founder of StoryMatters Creative