United Way of Cass-Clay announces women selected for its 2027 35 Under 35 Women's Leadership Program

Contributed / United Way of Cass-Clay By Staff reports Today at 6:49 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? FARGO — United Way of Cass-Clay has announced the 35 women selected to participate in the 2027 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program. The program brings together women from across the Cass-Clay community to grow their leadership skills, form connections with fellow women leaders and discover how they can use their strengths and influence to create positive change.Through six full-day sessions led by local leaders and community voices from January through June, participants will explore topics including goal setting, communication, personal growth, board leadership, public speaking, conflict management and other leadership-focused topics. ADVERTISEMENT Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of community needs and challenges, and the many ways they can use their leadership to make a difference. The program gives participants the opportunity to grow as leaders while building relationships and a stronger connection to the community around them. Participants leave with new skills, perspectives and connections they can bring back to their workplaces, families and communities. More business headlines Spaghetti Western now open in its new space at 402 Broadway 23h ago Microsoft offering buyouts to 60,000 employees 2d ago These 35 women represent a diverse range of industries, experiences, and perspectives, all united by their shared commitment to leadership, collaboration, and community impact.The 2027 program marks the 18th year of this leadership development experience. Since its launch in 2009, the program has empowered nearly 600 local women to grow as leaders and changemakers.Applications for the 2028 United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program will open in the fall of 2027.2027 United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program participants:Amanda Bakken, John DeereJayda Bennett, Metro Sports FoundationKalyn Bergman, The Village Family Service CenterVictoria Birrenkott, RDO Equipment Co.Ashley Blazek, SagencySydney Brusseau, Emerging PrairieRachael Bye, United Way of Cass-ClayCasondra Duckworth, Jeremiah ProgramChandler Esslinger, FM Coalition to End HomelessnessAnnie Feltman, City of West FargoKirstyn Fox, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North DakotaPaige Hall, LongWaterSara Hand, Cass County Electric CooperativeMaddie Hawes, Nexus PATH Family HealingKelsey Horner, North Dakota State UniversityMegan Janssen, Doosan BobcatBrittney Jochim, Calibrate Wealth PartnersLiz Kath, Bell InsuranceEmily Kollar, EventideAshley Lanoue, Eide Bailly LLPSarah Lansing, Sanford HealthJesse Matzke (Price), SCHEELSEmily Meester, Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA)Briana Miller, CAPLP - Lakes and Prairies Community ActionKaitlin Mostad, Fargo Police DepartmentKristin Nelson, MarvinShannon Rubertus, Lillestol Research LLCTressa Seltvedt, Red River ManagementJocelyn Sorvig, Red River Commodities, Inc.Ryan Strand, Cass Human Service Zone - Family ServicesRachel Thiel, Soulful Healin