Meet Our Supporters

Our Founders

Affectionately known as the “first five,” these five women are the reason The 25 came to be. What started with a discussion on the future of women in philanthropy blossomed into an opportunity to pour into the next generation of leaders. Our members are committed to supporting the program financially and have served as mentors, speakers, field trip hosts, and much more.

The Founding Members

The 25 program was launched and sustained by a group of exceptional leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in their vocational journey. Many founders also contribute their time through speaking engagements, mentoring, networking opportunities, and internships. Meet our current founding members:

Annie Allen, Bethel University

Charity Bachmeier, Enterprise Sales Director, Microsoft Corporation

Dre Barthel, Owner & Creative Director of Covey Events

Leslie Chapman, Retired Senior Vice President, Securian Financial

Amanda Cornelius, MA, LPCC, Founder + Owner, Wellspring Group

Sarah Darr, Head of Financial Planning, Sr. Vice President, U.S. Bank

Deb Harless, Executive Vice President and Provost Emerita, Bethel University

Lisa Harris, Author, Speaker, Poet, Narrative Coach and CEO/Founder of Lisa Harris & Company

Kate Kimmerle, CEO + Founder, Snaproducts

Jody Kobbervig, Senior Director, Best Buy 

Amanda Kopischke, Founder and CEO, Incubate to Innovate

Chin-Chin Lin, Solution Leader for Personalization in Healthcare, McKinsey & Company

Kim Montgomery, Vice President, Healthcare Originations Leader, TIAA Bank

Rebecca Morris Hoeft, Chief Brand Officer, Sunrise Banks

Lana Nelson, Account Manager, Hollstadt Consulting

Jeanne Osgood, Chief of Staff, Bethel University

Kristi Piehl, Founder and CEO, Media Minefield

Lisa Provost, Foundation Director, The Oakfish Foundation

Kari Rihm, President & CEO, Rihm Family Companies

Andrea Schilling, Sr. Managing Director, Head of Internal Communications, Varde Partners

Kelsey Shaw, Sr. Account Executive, Razorfish Health

Wendy Ulferts RN, MBA, Vice President of Patient Care, Chief Nursing Officer, Maple Grove Hospital

Heidi Zwart, Founder of StoryMatters Creative

The 25 is enriched by a wider community of over 100 members who join us as mentors, speakers, and guest panelists who share their expertise and wisdom with The 25. We'd love to hear from you if you’re interested in supporting The 25.

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