Past Events

2020 Speed Mentoring at The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square, Presented by the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

JANUARY 16, 2020

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On January 16, WISE Twin Cities hosted Speed Mentoring - a WISE Signature Event. Thirteen industry veterans joined WISE members in networking and round table discussions about careers and personal development.

Mentors met with small groups and shared their career path and experience in the industry. Conversations included advice on career transitions, overcoming obstacles, marketable traits, personal growth, leadership challenges and more.

Mentors also shared some of their favorite books and podcasts. Check out some of their recommendations below.

Book Recommendations

  • Power of Habit
  • Start With Why
  • Fun is Good

Podcast Recommendations

  • How I Built This
  • Dream Big
  • The Drive
  • The Daily

Thank you to our Event Partners

Lauren Jimmerson Photography

Thank you to our 2020 Mentors

Megan Gunderson

VP of Marketing, Minnesota United

Megan Gunderson

Dannon Hulskotter

VP of Marketing & Fan Engagement, Minnesota Vikings

Dannon Hulskotter

Kate Shibilski

VP of Finance, Minnesota Vikings

Kate Shibilski

Lara Juras

VP of People & Culture, Minnesota Vikings

Lara Juras

Kelly McGrath

Director of Sales, Xcel Energy Center

Kelly McGrath

Kate Townley

Director of Baseball Operations, Minnesota Twins

Kate Townley

Ryan Tanke

Chief Operating Officer, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

Ryan Tanke

John Thomas

Vice President of Basketball Engagement, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

John Thomas

Lacey Stenson

Partner & Chief of Staff, NorthRock X

Lacey Stenson

Laura Meyer

VP of Business Intelligence, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

Laura Meyer

Bri Bauer

VP of Communications and Engagement, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

Bri Bauer

Allie Stoneberg

Manager Communications, ESPN

Allie Stoneberg

Christy Grady-Murray

EVP of Business Development, Sportsdigita

Christy Grady-Murray