Announcing United Way of Cass-Clay’s 2027 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program participants
There’s a new class of women ready to grow, connect and lead across the Cass-Clay community! The Volunteer Selection Committee has named this year’s group of 35 women to participate in the United Way of Cass-Clay 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program.
The program is a transformative experience that brings together women from different industries, backgrounds and experiences to grow as leaders, build meaningful connections and discover how their strengths and influence can create positive change within their workplaces, families and community.
Growing as Leaders and Creating Positive Change
From January through June, participants will take part in six full-day sessions led by local leaders and community voices. They’ll explore topics like communication, goal setting, personal growth, board leadership, public speaking and conflict management while building skills and confidence they can carry into their everyday lives.
Participants will also connect with a community of women leaders and gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges around them. They’ll leave with new perspectives, relationships and resources to support their continued growth and new ways to use their leadership to create positive change.
Since the program launched in 2009, nearly 600 local women have taken part in this leadership development experience. Now in its 18th year, 35 Under 35 continues to invest in women and the leadership they bring to the world around them.
Meet the 2027 Participants
We’re excited to welcome this year’s class, representing a wide range of industries, experiences and perspectives!
- Amanda Bakken, John Deere
- Jayda Bennett, Metro Sports Foundation
- Kalyn Bergman, The Village Family Service Center
- Victoria Birrenkott, RDO Equipment Co.
- Ashley Blazek, Sagency
- Sydney Brusseau, Emerging Prairie
- Rachael Bye, United Way of Cass-Clay
- Casondra Duckworth, Jeremiah Program
- Chandler Esslinger, FM Coalition to End Homelessness
- Annie Feltman, City of West Fargo
- Kirstyn Fox, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
- Paige Hall, LongWater
- Sara Hand, Cass County Electric Cooperative
- Maddie Hawes, Nexus PATH Family Healing
- Kelsey Horner, North Dakota State University
- Megan Janssen, Doosan Bobcat
- Brittney Jochim, Calibrate Wealth Partners
- Liz Kath, Bell Insurance
- Emily Kollar, Eventide
- Ashley Lanoue, Eide Bailly LLP
- Sarah Lansing, Sanford Health
- Jesse Matzke (Price), SCHEELS
- Emily Meester, Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA)
- Briana Miller, CAPLP – Lakes and Prairies Community Action
- Kaitlin Mostad, Fargo Police Department
- Kristin Nelson, Marvin
- Shannon Rubertus, Lillestol Research LLC
- Tressa Seltvedt, Red River Management
- Jocelyn Sorvig, Red River Commodities, Inc.
- Ryan Strand, Cass Human Service Zone – Family Services
- Rachel Thiel, Soulful Healing Counseling Services
- Samantha Timmerman, Cass-Clay Creamery
- Jasmine Vasichek, Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic
- Alexis Young, Choice Bank
- Stephanie Youngblom, Preference Employment Solutions
Congratulations to the 2027 class! We’re looking forward to seeing what these women learn from one another and how they carry their experiences into the community.
Want to learn more about 35 Under 35? Visit the United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program page to learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and scholarship opportunities.