Regional Young Professionals
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Objectives
- Engage young professionals, ages 21-39, in the Twin Cities metro area
- Create unique networking opportunities
- Provide educational and professional development opportunities
- Build public policy awareness
- Create and cultivate future leaders
- Enrich the St. Paul/East Metro area by fostering economic development
- Build a network of young professionals in the East Metro Region
Upcoming Events
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Future Events
August 21: Boat Cruise October: TBD December: Holiday Party |
2025 Young Professionals Committee
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Kailyn Aronson - Chair
Minnesota Twins Favorite Chamber Event: St. Paul Saints game... not an impartial vote but I think we can all agree that it's always a great time! Favorite Things to Do: Reading and spending time with my floofy dog, Icelyn. Ask Me About: Getting stranded in Oklahoma City. Sneak peak: A Tesla may or may not be a part of the story. |
Anthony Bell
American Family Insurance Favorite Chamber Event: Saint Paul Saints game Favorite Things to Do: Gym, golf, travel, and eat pizza Ask Me About: Law and Order SVU |
Matt Bolt
Larson • King, LLP Favorite Chamber Event: So far, the 2023 Holiday Party at Can Can Wonderland! Favorite Things to Do: If it’s outside, I’m probably into it. Recently I’ve enjoyed exploring all the great patios that St. Paul restaurants/breweries/etc. have to offer — City Market is the latest gem. Ask Me About: My dog, unless you don’t want to see 100 pics of the goodest boy around. |
John Devereaux
Securian Financial Favorite Chamber Event: Young Professionals Boat Cruise down the Mississippi river. It was so much fun going for a ride on the Paddleford River Boat and getting to connect with other professionals from around the Twin Cities! Favorite Things to Do: A few of my favorite things to do for fun are cooking/BBQ, riding my bike, and playing a round of golf! Ask Me About: Automotive history and engineering. This is a topic I can talk about for hours! |
Frank Inamagua
Drake Bank Favorite Chamber Event: Attending the boat cruise this year was an incredible experience! It was amazing to meet talented individuals who are making a significant impact within their respective organizations. Favorite Things to Do: Traveling in and out of the country and exploring new areas I’ve never been to. Ask Me About: Anything related to banking or Minnesota sports. |
Maria Jiang
Morgan Stanley Favorite Chamber Event: I haven’t got the chance to attend any so far. But I look forward to attending most of the YPro Events in the upcoming year and going forward. Favorite Things to Do: Napping and sleeping in general. My sleep record is about 15 hours straight. I love to travel, try new food, and spend time with family and friends. Ask Me About: Anything you want to know about China. I am a born and raised proud Chinese. |
Grayce Lemon
Allina Health Favorite Chamber Event: Looking forward to networking events. Favorite Things to Do: Snowboard, jet ski, visit dog parks, and explore new restaurants in the Twin Cities. Ask Me About: Fostering dogs and 2000s pop punk. |
Alyssa Podgorski
Land O'Lakes Favorite Chamber Event: Either the Riverboat cruise in the summer or the MN United games at Allianz field! Favorite Things to Do: Walk my golden retriever Harry around our local parks, read for my book club, knit & crochet and spending time out in nature with friends and family! Ask Me About: Pursuing an online master’s degree while working full time, traveling across the country & the world, or about finding ways to be more sustainable in your day-to-day life! |
Justine Pond
Gateway Bank Favorite Chamber Event: The executive roundtable. This event was so much fun being able to learn from leaders, how they got to where they are & ask for career advice. Favorite Things to Do: Spending time with my daughter & family, cooking or baking, reading a good biography, coaching volleyball and getting out into my community more. Ask Me About: Anything to do with psychology, cheerleading or football! |
Lauren Rehfeldt
Architecture Advantage Favorite Chamber Event: Boat Cruise. It’s the perfect summer event to meet new people, and the views of St. Paul are amazing. Favorite Things to Do: Getting together with friends and family, checking out hidden gems in the Cities, traveling, and reading. Ask Me About: My books, my cats, or pop culture! |
James Schueneman
Goff Public Favorite Chamber Event: Annual Meeting Favorite Things to Do: Try new restaurants and travel Ask Me About: The last movie I’ve seen in theaters. |
Mary Stoutenburg
Travelers Insurance Favorite Chamber Event: The Executive Roundtable at Bad Weather Brewing. Being able to ask questions of local leaders in a small group format was a valuable and inspiring experience. It made me reflect on how I show up and be my best self in my professional life. Favorite Things to Do: Go to local art and culture museums, volunteer in my community, and travel as much as possible. Ask Me About: Medieval English Literature |
Thank you to our Young Professionals
sponsors and partners!
Presenting Sponsors
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