Speakers

Kevin Hegland introduced state senator Julia Coleman, who represents District 47 and Carver County.  She was elected in November 2020 to the seat formerly held by Dr. Scott Jensen.  She is the daughter-in-law of former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, majoring in political […]

Bob Roepke introduced Sarah Carlson and Celi Haga from the Chaska Human Rights Commission (HRC).  Celi is the HRC vice-Chair and Director of Communications and Community Relations at Schools of Eastern Carver County. She has broad experience in positions of legislative coordination, communications and executive directorship. Sarah the current Chair […]

Erin Kerber introduced Kelly Schrempp, a Certified Financial Planner with 18 years experience working for the firm Edward Jones, which has an office in Chaska where she works.  Via a Zoom connection, Kelly informed us that from the early age of seven, she had a love of math and numbers […]

Greg Pavett is the founder and executive director of Minneapolis-based Humanity Alliance. Pavett has long been alarmed by the surging number of Americans with diabetes, as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, particularly because so many of them are also food insecure. The Humanity Alliance is an organization that addresses […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Tia Martinson, the Executive Director of Free Bikes 4 Kidz MN. Ms. Martinson leads an organization that collects recycled bicycles, refurbishes and distributes them to children and persons in need.  The bikes come from Recycling centers, businesses and individuals.  The work is performed by volunteers, and the […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Boyd Huppert – a news reporter for KARE-11 television station in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Each week he adds another photojournalism episode of the “Land of 10,000 Stories” story, which has been recognized for its high-quality.  In 2007 Huppert received an Emmy Award for “Portrait of Compassion”, which ran […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, the Secretary/Treasurer of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), a federally recognized, sovereign Native American tribe located east of Chaska. As a member of the SMSC Business Council, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the tribal government and its relationships with its members, other governments […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Mike Bergman, the Executive Director of Arrive Ministries, a subsidiary corporation of Transform Minnesota. In partnership with World Relief, Arrive Ministries provides direct services and mobilizes churches and volunteers to welcome refugees and immigrants in our community, seeking life transformation in the process. Arrive Ministries is recognized […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Sara Curl, the Executive Director for the Arthritis Foundation of Minnesota, North & South Dakota.  Its mission is finding a cure for arthritis, the leading cause of disability in America. She helps lead the charge for championing the fight to conquer arthritis in the tri-state area with […]

Nate Bostrom introduced Jeff Hansen, the Executive Director of the Scott-Carver-Dakota County Community Action Partnership, a private not-for-profit agency that assists and empowers people to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our communities.   Jeff has spent the last 29 years working within the non-profit community.  He has an […]