Elisa Poquette is a product manager, designer, strategist and researcher with 15 years of experience building products and services from the ground up. Currently a Director of Product Management, Platform and Experience Integration at Best Buy Health, she is a specialist in creating seamless, human-centered experiences across touchpoints. A long-time fan of the Twin Cities …
Wenonah Wilms is a 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellow for her script HORSEHEAD GIRLS which also won the Austin Film Festival’s Drama prize and a McKnight fellowship the same year. She wrote on the Emmy Nominated, fourth season of TRUE DETECTIVE for HBO which garnered a Writers Guild Award nomination and most recently a writer on …
Chad Olson is President of Nemer Fieger, a full‑service advertising and marketing agency based in the Twin Cities. He brings more than 30 years of experience in strategy, brand partnerships, and community engagement, and has represented most major and independent film studios over the course of his career. He has been instrumental in orchestrating the growth …
Stephanie is currently a Senior Integrated Wealth Manager at Boyum Wealth Architects. She brings a financial and marketing background, as well as high-quality customer service experience. Outside of her professional life, Stephanie enjoys playing tennis, rock climbing, playing board games, and spending time with friends and family. Stephanie is an avid movie fan and thrilled …
Chaz Sandifer is a dynamic leader in health, wellness, and community transformation, known for founding theNEWmpls, theNEWmpls Farmers Market, and Stories Behind the Menu—initiatives that promote wellness, cultural storytelling, and access to healthy living. With a focus on human-centered leadership, business growth, and strategic partnerships, she works to bridge gaps in health equity and education. …
Stephanie Dillon is a globally recognized multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and philosopher whose workredefines disposability, transforming discarded materials into thought-provoking art. Rooted inreinvention, she challenges society’s consumptive habits and inspires a deeper appreciation for what alreadyexists.
Dillon is the Attorney / Head of Business Development at Messerli & Kramer where he drives client satisfaction and development for the firm’s 70+ attorneys across three offices. He is also a Professor of Business Law in the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a licensed attorney. Prior to his time at …
Patrick Hardie is currently the Senior Marketing Planner at Media Bridge Advertising. He is a proactive and creative communication and marketing professional with a strong expertise in content strategy, digital marketing, social media marketing, copywriting, event planning and interpersonal communication.
Ryan Steinbauer, a proven professional with over a decade in financial marketing, serves as the Marketing Director at Platinum Bank. Noted for his talent in forging authentic relationships, Ryan has been instrumental in driving business growth through strategic partnerships. He’s deeply committed to elevating the client experience, ensuring that every interaction is both meaningful and …
Jenny L. Hanson is an assistant professor of communication studies, film, and new media at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN. Hanson is also the director of film and new media at Augsburg University, where students can earn a 4-year liberal arts degree in film production, game design, new media, strategic communication and more. Born in North Dakota, residing now in …
