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Test-Taking, Creativity, and Why Most Of Us Are Doing Strategy Wrong
Test-Taking, Creativity, and Why Most Of Us Are Doing Strategy Wrong
By Clare Richards
Activity
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Our Executive Director, Greg Gack, is celebrating 15 years with the YMCA! Thank you for your continued leadership and dedication, Greg! 🎉
Our Executive Director, Greg Gack, is celebrating 15 years with the YMCA! Thank you for your continued leadership and dedication, Greg! 🎉
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Are you a #doglover? Do you like #coldbeer? Check out: Unleashed Hounds and Hops, founded by Jami Berkness. It’s Minnesota’s first indoor/outdoor…
Are you a #doglover? Do you like #coldbeer? Check out: Unleashed Hounds and Hops, founded by Jami Berkness. It’s Minnesota’s first indoor/outdoor…
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Experience
Education
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St. Cloud State University
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Activities and Societies: 17th Annual SCSU Student Research Colloquium
Dean's List: Three semesters
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Activities and Societies: Student Government
Dean's List: Four Semesters
Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
- Present 1 year 8 months
Economic Empowerment
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is the vehicle through which business executives, healthcare and education leaders, civic and community leaders, local government leaders, partner organizations, and community members come together in guiding efforts towards making the Greater St. Cloud, MN region one of the best places to live and work in America.
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Board Member
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
- Present 2 years 10 months
Economic Empowerment
Since 1985, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) has worked to engage people, connect resources and build a better community. We work tirelessly to provide grants for capital campaigns, local programs and other initiatives that improve the quality of life in the greater St. Cloud region. As a member of the Board of Directors, I’m committed to the long-term mission and vision of the organization. I participate in regular board meetings, as well as other organization events, to help…
Since 1985, the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) has worked to engage people, connect resources and build a better community. We work tirelessly to provide grants for capital campaigns, local programs and other initiatives that improve the quality of life in the greater St. Cloud region. As a member of the Board of Directors, I’m committed to the long-term mission and vision of the organization. I participate in regular board meetings, as well as other organization events, to help set policies, approve organization decisions, evaluate strategies, and promote growth.
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Advisory Council Member
Center for Integrative Leadership
- Present 2 years 5 months
Economic Empowerment
The Center for Integrative Leadership is a University of Minnesota-wide Center representing our professional schools’ commitment to shared leadership for public good. University partners include the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the College of Education and Human Development, the School of Public Health, and the University of Minnesota Law School. The Center for Integrative Leadership seeks to catalyze and inform collaborative action for public good by the…
The Center for Integrative Leadership is a University of Minnesota-wide Center representing our professional schools’ commitment to shared leadership for public good. University partners include the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the College of Education and Human Development, the School of Public Health, and the University of Minnesota Law School. The Center for Integrative Leadership seeks to catalyze and inform collaborative action for public good by the business, government, and non-profit sectors. As a member of the Advisory Council, my role is to contribute meaningfully to fulfilling and sustaining the Center’s work of growing understanding of and
capacity for leadership across the business, government and non-profit sectors for public good. -
President & Founder
Saint Cloud Rotaract
- 1 year 10 months
Human Rights
As the 2016-17 President and founder of the Saint Cloud Rotaract Club, my primary role is to ensure that the club’s professional and leadership development activities are successful and that our service projects benefit the Saint Cloud community as well as international communities. The Saint Cloud Rotaract club started meeting in fall of 2015, and was officially chartered with Rotaract International in March, 2016.
President responsibilities include:
• Conducting effective club…As the 2016-17 President and founder of the Saint Cloud Rotaract Club, my primary role is to ensure that the club’s professional and leadership development activities are successful and that our service projects benefit the Saint Cloud community as well as international communities. The Saint Cloud Rotaract club started meeting in fall of 2015, and was officially chartered with Rotaract International in March, 2016.
President responsibilities include:
• Conducting effective club meetings with detailed agendas that allow enough time for reports from officers and committee members
• Chairing meetings of the board of directors
• Appointing all standing and special committees, with board approval, and serving as an ex officio member of all committees
• Appointing committee chairs based on individuals’ experience, and seeking their opinions about committee members
• Delegating responsibilities to help members develop their leadership skills for future club leadership roles
• Encouraging club members to get involved in projects by building on their skills and interests
• Ensuring that club activities and service projects are successfully promoted and executed
• Monitoring membership to maintain an age and gender balance
• Communicating and collaborating with the Rotarian adviser, Rotary club members, and district Rotaract officers. -
Steering Committee Member
Granite Table
- Present 4 years 3 months
Human Rights
Granite Table is an initiative to build collaboration among the residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations in the six communities of Central Minnesota by focusing attention and resources on structural problems in the region. The end goal is to create a vibrant, thriving, diverse, and sustainable community that attracts people to live, work, and play. Granite Table has engaged a steering committee of individuals representing various views in the community to maximize…
Granite Table is an initiative to build collaboration among the residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations in the six communities of Central Minnesota by focusing attention and resources on structural problems in the region. The end goal is to create a vibrant, thriving, diverse, and sustainable community that attracts people to live, work, and play. Granite Table has engaged a steering committee of individuals representing various views in the community to maximize collaboration. Community leadership and partners will collectively assess the Central MN region's performance and direction to determine where improvements and innovations are most needed to get positive and measurable results.
Granite Table follows the Communities of Excellence Framework based on Baldrige's Principles of Improvement as part of a national learning collaborative with more than 40 other USA communities. The framework focuses on economic vitality, health, education, safety and infrastructure, and quality of life. It uses a community systems perspective to optimize the entire system. A fundamental purpose of Granite Table is to encourage beliefs and behaviors found in high-performing communities.
As a member of the Steering Committee, my role is to help guide the decisions, strategies, and actions of the collaborative. -
Rotaract Chair
Rotary District 5950
- Present 4 years 3 months
Human Rights
As the Rotary District 5950 Rotaract Chair, my goal is to promote, support, and grow Rotaract clubs within and beyond our district. This includes:
- Developing key materials to support the development of clubs
- Deliver presentations, webinars, and 1-on-1 consulting regarding starting and maintaining successful Rotaract clubs
- Representing District 5950 on a regional, national, and global stage
- Assist in the founding of new Rotaract clubs, including e-clubs and hybrid clubs…As the Rotary District 5950 Rotaract Chair, my goal is to promote, support, and grow Rotaract clubs within and beyond our district. This includes:
- Developing key materials to support the development of clubs
- Deliver presentations, webinars, and 1-on-1 consulting regarding starting and maintaining successful Rotaract clubs
- Representing District 5950 on a regional, national, and global stage
- Assist in the founding of new Rotaract clubs, including e-clubs and hybrid clubs
- Connect district Rotaract clubs to one another -
Various
AAF Central Minnesota
- 2 years 6 months
Arts and Culture
As the Programming Committee Co-Chair, I worked to ensure that the events put on by AAFCM are of high quality and offer value to our members. This involved seeking out speakers, organizing venue details, reaching out to local business leaders for event sponsorship, and ensuring that each event is executed smoothly. With the help of the other Programming Co-Chairs, we provided networking opportunities to the local advertising and creative community, as well as opportunities for professional and…
As the Programming Committee Co-Chair, I worked to ensure that the events put on by AAFCM are of high quality and offer value to our members. This involved seeking out speakers, organizing venue details, reaching out to local business leaders for event sponsorship, and ensuring that each event is executed smoothly. With the help of the other Programming Co-Chairs, we provided networking opportunities to the local advertising and creative community, as well as opportunities for professional and personal growth.
As the Membership Committee Co-Chair, I worked to increase our membership numbers from year-to-year and communicate the value of our club to current members. By setting goals and exploring new tactics, my co-chair and I successfully brought awareness to local professionals and students about all that AAFCM has to offer. Some of these tactics included targeted marketing, social media outreach, e-mail marketing, personal messages through platforms like LinkedIn, presentations, and classroom discussions. With a background in graphic design, I was also able to help revamp the homepage and membership sub-pages on the AAFCM website to drive visitors to learn more about membership.
As a result from these innovative outreach methods, AAFCM has won awards in the Membership category of Club Achievements over the past two years. These awards are recognized on a national platform with the American Advertising Federation, and have aiding in our club winning Club of the Year for the 2015-16 year in one of the most competitive divisions in the nation.
Projects
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Women's Fund Presents: 2021 Dancing With Our Stars
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Since 2002, the Women's Fund has been dedicated to helping women and girls live their best lives. The Women's Fund has granted over $1.6 million to support local programs serving the three core focus areas: girls ages 10-18, women in transition and elder women. The Women’s Fund hosts an annual fundraiser event called Dancing With Our Stars, in which they invite local community advocates to be paired with professional dancers to compete to raise money for local non-profits. As a community…
Since 2002, the Women's Fund has been dedicated to helping women and girls live their best lives. The Women's Fund has granted over $1.6 million to support local programs serving the three core focus areas: girls ages 10-18, women in transition and elder women. The Women’s Fund hosts an annual fundraiser event called Dancing With Our Stars, in which they invite local community advocates to be paired with professional dancers to compete to raise money for local non-profits. As a community dancer, I chose the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center as my funds recipient. This incredible organization provides critical services for children who have experience emotional, physical, mental, and sexual abuse. The campaign resulted in:
- $38,480 raised for the MNCAC
- 70% increase in MNCAC website visits
- 20% increase in social media page follows for the MNCAC
- Total of 24,200+ brand impressions for the MNCAC
- 12 articles, podcasts, interviews, and promotions for the MNCAC
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Minnesota Young American Leaders Program
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The Minnesota Young American Leaders Program is an intensive, two-and-a-half-day program at the University of Minnesota convening approximately fifty rising leaders from across business, non-profit organizations and government who are committed to working across sectors to help their communities and our region prosper inclusively.
The Harvard Business School-based curriculum was brought to Minnesota through the Itasca Project, Greater MSP, and the University of Minnesota. The program…The Minnesota Young American Leaders Program is an intensive, two-and-a-half-day program at the University of Minnesota convening approximately fifty rising leaders from across business, non-profit organizations and government who are committed to working across sectors to help their communities and our region prosper inclusively.
The Harvard Business School-based curriculum was brought to Minnesota through the Itasca Project, Greater MSP, and the University of Minnesota. The program covered a wide spectrum of content, primarily focused on economic development in regions across Minnesota. The goal of the program was to inspire attendees to return to their communities and implement projects to promote prosperity through cross-collaboration.
The St. Cloud cohort included ten leaders. We came back together, under the guidance of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, to implement a project focused on connecting employers looking to fill middle-skill career positions with qualified candidates from underserved communities. The project is ongoing.
Honors & Awards
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Top Outstanding Young American - 2023
JCI USA
The JCI USA Ten Outstanding Young Americans award has a deep history, starting in the 1930s. TOYA has honored scientists, politicians, community advocates, athletes, artists and more in the last 85 years. Some of the well known honorees include: John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Dan Quayle, Howard Hughes, Leonard Bernstein, Orson Welles, Elvis Presley, Henry Ford II, Drew Brees, Joe Biden, Nelson Rockefeller, and Ted Kennedy.
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Top Outstanding Young Minnesotan -2022
JCI Minnesota
Started in 1950, the Top Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders between the ages of 18-40 who have devoted themselves to improving their community. The program acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of young adults who have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship.
Honorees reflect the vast diversity of young people that are…Started in 1950, the Top Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders between the ages of 18-40 who have devoted themselves to improving their community. The program acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of young adults who have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship.
Honorees reflect the vast diversity of young people that are making a difference in their community- whether they get involved through business, nonprofit and community organizations, or government service. TOYM is a program that recognizes and brings together a broad cross-section of young people that have devoted themselves to improving their community.
In the past 69 years, the program has recognized the leadership of more than 600 young Minnesotans.
Past awardees have included young up-and-coming leaders Walter Mondale, Marlene Johnson, Dave Winfield, Tim Penny, Paul Douglas, Matt Blair, Wheelock Whitney, Martin Sabo, and Jason DeRusha. -
St. Cloud 5 Under 40
St. Cloud Times/Local iQ
Each year since 2005, the St. Cloud Times/Local iQ 5 Under 40 awards have recognized outstanding Central Minnesota leaders, not only on the basis of their workplace acumen, but their work to benefit the community and their potential to influence the local professional and public service landscape for decades to come.
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St. Cloud Chamber Leadership Program Graduate
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
This nine month leadership class is described as, “designed to help current and emerging leaders understand the dynamics of the community and the role leadership has in building healthy communities. This program brings together men and women of diverse backgrounds who share a common commitment to the future of the St. Cloud area.”
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Emerging Leader Award
American Advertising Federation, Central Minnesota Chapter
This award recognizes young professional men and women who are making outstanding contributions to marketing, advertising, design, and/or communications. Emerging Leaders are those who, though relatively young in their careers, have already proven themselves to be making an impact in their company and for their clients; they are individuals who have begun to further industry standards, creative excellence, and responsibility in areas of social concern.
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Summa Cum Laude
Saint Cloud State University
Received Summa Cum Laude graduation status, an academic distinction for maintaining and graduating with honors cumulative GPA.
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Dean's List
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Included on the Alexandria Technical and Community College Dean's List for maintaining a grade point average greater than 3.75 based on that semester's GPA. Received Dean's List status for four semesters.
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Dean's List
Saint Cloud State University
Included on the Saint Cloud State University Dean's List for maintaining a grade point average greater than 3.75 based on that semester's GPA. Received Dean's List status for three semesters.
Organizations
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Saint Cloud Rotaract
President
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American Advertising Federation Central Minnesota
Membership Co-Chair and Programming Co-Chair
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