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Regional Young Professionals
​Network

Our Young Professionals Committee works together to enhance their skills and grow their network while positively impacting diverse young professionals in the East Metro region. Join other young professionals for inclusive civic engagement, community involvement, educational opportunities, and networking. 

Stay connected to our Young Professionals network through
​our 
events and newsletter! 

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
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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!​
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Favorite Things to Do: Reading and spending time with my floofy dog, Icelyn.​
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Ask Me About: Getting stranded in Oklahoma City. Sneak peak: A Tesla may or may not be a part of the story.
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Anthony Bell​
American Family Insurance
Favorite Chamber Event: Saint Paul Saints game​
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Favorite Things to Do: Gym, golf, travel, and eat pizza​
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Ask Me About: Law and Order SVU
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Matt Bolt​
Larson • King, LLP
Favorite Chamber Event: So far, the 2023 Holiday Party at Can Can Wonderland!​
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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.​
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Ask Me About: My dog, unless you don’t want to see 100 pics of the goodest boy around.
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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!​
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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!​
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Ask Me About: Automotive history and engineering. This is a topic I can talk about for hours!​​
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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. ​
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Favorite Things to Do: Traveling in and out of the country and exploring new areas I’ve never been to. ​
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Ask Me About: Anything related to banking or Minnesota sports. ​
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Maria Jiang
​Morgan Stanley
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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. ​
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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.​
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Ask Me About: Anything you want to know about China. I am a born and raised proud Chinese. ​​
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Grayce Lemon​
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Goff Public
Favorite Chamber Event: Looking forward to networking events.​
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Favorite Things to Do: Snowboard, jet ski, visit dog parks, and explore new restaurants in the Twin Cities.​
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Ask Me About: Fostering dogs and 2000s pop punk.​​
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Alyssa Podgorski
Land O'Lakes
Favorite Chamber Event: Either the Riverboat cruise in the summer or the MN United games at Allianz field! ​
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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! ​
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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! ​​
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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. ​
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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. ​
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Ask Me About: Anything to do with psychology, cheerleading or football!​​
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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. ​
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Favorite Things to Do: Getting together with friends and family, checking out hidden gems in the Cities, traveling, and reading. ​
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Ask Me About: My books, my cats, or pop culture! ​​
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James Schueneman
Goff Public
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Favorite Chamber Event: Annual Meeting​
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Favorite Things to Do: Try new restaurants and travel​
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Ask Me About: The last movie I’ve seen in theaters.​​
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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.​
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Favorite Things to Do: Go to local art and culture museums, volunteer in my community, and travel as much as possible.​
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Ask Me About: Medieval English Literature​​


​ Thank you to our Young Professionals
​ sponsors and partners!

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​401 Robert St. N., Suite 150
​St. Paul, MN 55101
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Monday: 9AM–4PM (Lobby Closed)
Tuesday: 9AM–4PM
Wednesday: 9AM–4PM
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Friday: 9AM–4PM (Lobby Closed)
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    • Board of Directors
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    • Staff
    • Blog
    • Foundation >
      • Give to the Max Day
      • We St. Paul/ We Love Midway
      • Herbie Awards
    • B's Table Talk
    • Media >
      • B Kyle - Press Kit
    • Job Opportunities
    • Resources >
      • Certificate of Origin
      • St. Paul Relocation Kit
  • Membership
    • Member Marketplace
  • Programming
    • Advocacy >
      • Early Childhood Ballot
      • Sales Tax Opposition
      • East Metro Voter Guide
      • Political Action Committee
    • Career Connect
    • Economic & Workforce Development
    • Equity & Inclusion >
      • Equity Statement
    • Leadership St. Paul
    • Workplace Wellness
    • Workstream
  • Events
  • Member Directory
  • Member Login
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