Our MissionTo prevent suicide through education, training, and peer support programs and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.SAVE was one of the nation’s first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Our work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we know we can SAVE lives.For 30 years, SAVE has been a leading national organization working to prevent suicide through public awareness, education and as a resource for suicide survivors. SAVE developed the best practices for Media Reporting on Suicide, several award winning media campaigns, the only certification program for safe messaging and the National Media Award. SAVE developed an evidence based school-based program (LEADS); conducts training for professionals and communities globally, and thousands of SAVE’s best practice resources are distributed every year.SAVE was recognized as a Champion of Change by The White House, has received numerous awards and is one of fewer than 2,000 charities to have received the America’s Best Charities seal.

For a generation, young Minnesotans from 8th to 12th grade have made Minnesota Alliance With Youth our state’s most powerful advocate for young people. By challenging existing systems to amplify the voice of youth, promoting equitable access to education, and fostering collaboration across generations, Alliance members are building a Minnesota where every single young person has what they need to succeed — today and for generations to come. The Alliance’s work is driven by three core values; Equity, Quality and Collaboration. We work with and for youth to ensure that all young people have access to the fundamental resources proven to ensure that youth succeed– the “Five Promises”– Caring Adults, Safe Places, a Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others. The Alliance is a proud AmeriCorps partner.Minnesota Alliance With Youth is committed to ensuring safe places for youth and adults. The Alliance is prepared to make reasonable accommodations to meet the safety, well-being, and comfort needs of all individuals in any Alliance-sanctioned space. The Alliance Accessibility Checklist is a tool to help ensure that ALL individuals are welcomed, comfortable, and safe at Alliance events.

Responsible for helping to lead a talented team of professionals supporting our customer partners at Alaska Airlines and JetBlue at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. One of many Team Members dedicated to the successful launch of GAT's support of JetBlue at Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Committed to creating a culture of excellence to support the growth, advancement and success of ground handling and customer service professionals in an industry which represents the best of America.

General Managers are responsible for maintaining financial budgetary goals, safety policies, procedures, and working conditions that affect the employee on the job. In addition to being responsible for the immediate work environment, he/she will develop direct reports. Must effectively communicate all safety policies and procedures, GAT's core values, and GAT's Mission to all levels of the organization. Direct and coordinate activities to provide a safe environment for employees while maintaining fast and efficient services.This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals and overseeing a 24-hour operation. Must also work rotating shifts and maintain operational visibility with all staff and business partners. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee. Must possess a sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement. Must have an excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance.

Spare Key is a Minnesota-based non-profit that serves families with a critically ill or seriously injured family member. No matter the illness, no matter the injury, no matter the income. We help families “Bounce and Not Break” through our Help Me Bounce platform, harnessing the power of crowdfunding to connect thousands of families directly to donors. We are committed to helping families stay by their loved one’s side by relieving the stress, anxiety and financial burden that comes with a medical crisis. SpareKey.org | SpareKey.org/Donate | HelpMeBounce.org | Facebook.com/SpareKey

A lead government affairs professional with this prestigious bi-partisan government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. Responsible for identifying and securing clients and providing government relations, public affairs and strategic consulting advice and support for existing and new clients.

A lead government affairs professional with this prestigious bi-partisan government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. Responsible for identifying and securing clients and providing government relations, public affairs and strategic consulting advice and support for existing and new clients.

Support company's business development efforts at a local, state and national level.

Taught a Graduate level course in Business Communication and Marketing

Developed recommendations for U.S. policy towards China on a host of domestic and foreign policy related matters

Responsible for overseeing the entire operations; Offices. **Successful management of a nearly $3 million overall budget **Supervision and management of a team of nearly sixty members of staff in Minnesota and the District of Columbia**Implemented cutting edge technology to improve constituent outreach and relationships**Leader in developing the Senate Bipartisan Chief of Staffs Association**Created the Senate Bipartisan Chief of Staff Study Group on China **Represented the Senator on issues involving his areas of responsibility in Foreign Relations, Homeland Security and Government Affairs, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Agriculture and other subcommittee assignments when required

Served as State Director, Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff to United States Senator Norm Coleman.

Primary responsibility was to develop recommendations for the Mayor of Saint Paul on how to address the challenges and risks facing the community in the aftermath of 9/11. In particular, to focus on areas of resource and coordination needs of the City and its public safety officials.

Responsibility for the oversight and management of this multi-million dollar complex, as well as ensuring adherence to the City's lease agreement with the NHL for the $130 million arena facility built to house the Minnesota Wild. **Developed strong public and private partnerships with local businesses**Created innovative parking and traffic management system for the facility**Ensured strong fiscal controls over the facility budget**Oversight over primary tenants to ensure compliance with lease requirements**Helped to create environment to dramatically improve bookings of facility

Office of Mayor Norm Coleman Responsible for all aspects of developing key public policy initiatives for the City of Saint Paul. **Developed new strategies for economic development and public safety**Supported efforts to expand new technology**Led development of key government reform initiatives involving government competition and international trade and economic development.

Managed the day-to-day operations of this 15 person, $2.5 million a year public relations and marketing communications firm. **Led efforts to expand gross annual sales, **Broadened the breadth and scope of company capabilities **Diversified client base to ensure fiscal health of the firm**Identified and executed new marketing programs and event management capacity of the firm

Office of Mayor Norm Coleman Development of public policy strategies to further the goals and vision of the Mayor.**Developed strategy to reduce $200 million of unfunded liability in public employee health benefits, **Lead role in successfully securing of an National Hockey League Franchise **Lead effort to retain "America's Smithsonian" Exhibition for Saint Paul **Lead role in a variety of other economic development, government reform and community development initiatives.

Office of Mayor Norm Coleman Overall responsibility for citywide communications concerning public policy initiatives. **Principal spokesperson for the City of Saint Paul**Responsible for all contacts with local, state and national media **Development of media outreach and management

International Association of Machinists Overall responsibility for local, state and national media management and internal communications management to 26,000 members of the International Association of Machinists employed by Northwest Airlines and other smaller regional carriers.

Responsible for the research and writing needs of 12 members of the Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus. Included within these responsibilities were drafting press releases, audio releases, newsletters and other communications. Additionally, provided research and analysis of critical pieces of legislation.

to Senator James Pehler Responsible for constituent outreach, casework and other duties as assigned by the Senator. In addition, served as the Administrative Assistant for the Senate Education Committee Chaired by Senator Pehler.