Undergrad

Unlocking women's potential by identifying their wiring and building their confidence.

The 25 is a four-year cohort program designed to empower female students of all majors and interests to use their strengths, passions, and skills to “go beyond.” The experience will expand horizons and prompt students to think bigger and establish powerful connections among confident Christ-following women. Building on the premise, “You can’t be what you can’t see,” The 25 will expose students to speakers, special programs, tools, resources, and adventurous experiences to highlight what highly successful women are doing and have done in their careers across various industries.

Why? 

We believe we can do more to unlock the value and potential women bring to the table, at Bethel, in the workforce, and in society at large. So, we're leveraging the power of women connected to Bethel who have gone before and helped pave the way for female leaders to come. 

A Self-Funded Venture

The 25 will be entirely self-funded through: 

• Gifts from the Founding 25
• A Bethel Foundation grant
• A small annual student fee

The 25 in the Media

• Eyewitness News KSTP | Bethel University launches initiative to empower future female leaders
• CBS Minnesota WCCO | How Bethel's '25' program empowers women
• News Talk 830 WCCO | Empowering future women business leaders at Bethel University

The First 25

The first cohort of 25 female students will launch fall 2021. Every year, the program will take on a new cohort of 25 first-year Bethel students. Members of The 25 will continue with the program through graduation. The application process will begin soon. Incoming Bethel students who are interested can sign up for our email list to be notified when the application is open.

I'm interested in joining The 25

The Founding 25

The 25 program was dreamed up and continues to be funded by extraordinary women, who've committed to supporting the next generation of female leaders as they become everything God created them to be. An annual contribution from each founding member helps to ensure the program remains self-sustaining. Some founders donate their time, too, through speaking engagements, mentoring, or networking opportunities. 

Anna Arland, Student Ambassador of The 25, Economics/Finance Major, Bethel University

Ally Baerenwald, Head of Partner Marketing, Google Retail

Leslie Chapman, Retired Senior Vice President, Securian Financial

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

Sarah Darr, Advice and Planning Product Owner, Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management

Laura Hyder, Manager of Stewardship, Bethel University

Kate Kimmerle, CEO + Founder, Snaproducts

Jody Kobbervig, Senior Director, Best Buy 

Amanda Kopischke, Founder and CEO, Incubate to Innovate

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

Rebecca Morris Hoeft, Chief Brand Officer, Sunrise Banks

Jeanne Osgood, Senior Associate for the President, Bethel University

Hon. Mary E. Pawlenty, (Ret.)

Kristi Piehl, Founder and CEO, Media Minefield

Andrea Schilling, Head of Internal Communications, Varde Partners

Kelsey Shaw, Account Manager, Business and Brand Leadership, Periscope

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

Heidi Zwart, Coach, Consultant, Strategist