Organization
Hennepin County
Current Position and how long
Chief Public Relations Officer - 26 years
Why do you want to be a Minnesota Association of Government Communicators board member?
First and foremost, I feel it's important to give back - to contribute to an amazing organization. With humility, I want to offer up my time, talents and experiences however I can. I am humbled to be amidst so many accomplished communication professionals on the board and in the organization. Watching the work we all do is incredible.‚ and I would like to continue to find ways to strengthen MAGC! It is so great, but we always try to stretch and look for what's new, what's working - what's out there! I feel honored to assist in ideas and am willing to roll up my sleeves to do the work and find others who want to join in.
What skills, knowledge or expertise do you bring to the board?
Experience comes to mind. I worked in TV news and promotion for 20 years and have been with Hennepin County in communications for 26 years. I have so many ideas to share and I think the longer I'm here, the more inspired I get. I believe my connections have helped a lot. Well - 46 years in this market - I sure hope so! That said, I work hard to keep on top of what is current in communications, what is trending, best practices and more. Experience and history are great, but staying static is not. I am open minded and listen to other ideas. And wow! There are so many great ones! I lean in to watch the great work that all jurisdictions and organizations are doing. That inspiration gives me energy and enthusiasm to bring to the board. Oh, I like to laugh too!
What else would you like us to know about you as a candidate for the MAGC board?
I want to make an impact. I hope I have done that and will continue to do that. I am so inspired when I attend our Fall Conference, Northern Lights Awards and workshops. Since I mentioned that experience above, I do and will continue to mentor, to be a sounding board, a resource or whatever is needed to anyone. We are in this together! And that my MAGC friends is powerful! Government can and does great things! It's our jobs to tell those stories, be present when it's not so great, help our colleagues and leaders, and engage our residents with strong, robust communications!