Tiny Notes of Gratitude 2017

by Lars Leafblad
Thanksgiving 2016 - Thanksgiving 2017

Ben Aase BBQ, Boards and Brainstorming oh my…thankful for our lunch and for you.
Andriana Abariotes Grateful to learn more about LISC and your leadership story.
Lutunji Abram Thankful Pollen brought our paths together.
Julia Alexander Thanks for all you've invested in MN's recovery community.
Isaiah Allen Great to learn more about you and STLF's next chapter.
Jen Alstad Brainstorming over burritos is the way to go. Thank you!
Betsy Altheimer Grateful we could take a Facebook comment thread offline & talk in person.
Stephanie Andrews So thankful we still get to work together. You teach me something everytime we talk.
Joel Barker Loved learning more about you, your entrepreneurial side and about Fraser.
Kate Barr Thank you for modeling how introverts can lead. So grateful for you.
Liz Barrere Thanks for sharing ILLUME's story with me. Glad our paths now connected.
Sara Barrow Your energy and passion is infectious. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Michelle Basham So grateful to visit with you & Nonprofit Emerging Leaders Academy. Thank you.
Susan Bass Roberts Long overdue conversation was so much fun and so inspiring. Grateful.
Colee Bean Grateful to catch up with you. Onwards and upwards!
Josh Becerra Thanks for the chance to hear more about your work at Augurian.
Chris Berger We made it happen! So appreciated our long overdue celebration lunch.
Jake Blumberg You embody the best of what it means to be a fundraising (and poker?) pro! Thank you.
Bill Bojan Thank you for sharing some of your vast insights on governance.
Shannon Brunette Grateful our paths have stayed connected as you grow the Office of Cultural Work.
Deb Burke Thanks for making the time to keep connected. Grateful for your counsel.
Sue Campbell Northern suburbs unite! Thankful for our coffee (and future coffees?). Thank you.
Kari Canfield Loved hearing more about your work at Thrivent and work with Midway Chamber.
Karen Casanova Grateful to hear more about your leadership at Reading Partners.
Lynn Casey You can't spell PR without Lynn Casey. SO grateful for your friendship and counsel.
Dennis Cass Thank you Pollen for connecting our paths. Hope we get to collaborate down the road.
Alex Clark Any friend of Val Ulstad's is a friend of mine. Great to catch up Alex.
Steven Clift Thankful for the years of civic community building you've done online and IRL.
Emmett Coleman Always grateful to catch up with you Emmett.
Randolph Cooper Thank you for sharing your passion for better connecting technologists of color in MSP.
Bruce Corrie Inspired by your dedication and work to lift up entrepreneurs of color in MN and beyond.
Dakota Crow So cool to hear about your work in corporate innovation and intrapreneurship.
Sarah Curfman Excited to watch your entrepreneurial path unfold, thanks for sharing it with me.
Andrew Dayton Grateful to learn more about you and your social entrepreneurship in our region.
Nate Dell Too many years passed but grateful we finally got to catch up!
Stephen Devereux Thanks for the opportunity learn more about AmplifyDMC and your work in our region.
Sarah DiFrancesco Loved learning more about your leadership at my favorite introvert spot - Barnes & Noble.
Reba Dominski SO grateful to be serving with you on the Pollen board! Thanks for joining the hive.
Libby Doran Lots of respect for a great competitor and talented search consultant.
Renay Dossman Loved learning more about you and Fat Chance Sandwich Shop.
Rebecca Driscoll You'll always be a partner to us at BL. Thanks for continuing to teach me everytime we talk.
Kelly Drummer Thank you for inviting me to be part of the circle that surrounds you. Grateful.
Alix Dvorak Great to learn more about you and your passion for developing others.
Kevin Ebben Thanks for all you do to develop the youth of Mounds View via the basketball court.
Colleen Ebinger Wishing you much continued success and impact in your new role at FHF.
Nate Eklund Like brother, like brother - both awesome. Look forward to our next lunch.
James Elasky Forever my "udder brudder". Thanks for the best test drive of my life.
Mandy Ellerton You reflect the best of what it means to be an Ole. Um Yah Yeah!
Na Eng Thankful to be part of your new professional chapter unfolding at McKnight Fndn.
Katie Eukel Your passion for serving your clients and our community inspires me and so many others.
Tom Evers Grateful for our coffee and looking forward to the next one Tom. Peace.
Hussein Farah Thank you for sharing your passion to provide possibilities for others with me.
Irene Fernando I'm living vicariously through your campaign to serve the common good. Keep it up.
Tracy Fischman Your dedication and devotion to economic justice and fairness inspires me. Thank you.
Jeff Freeland Nelson Can't wait to see what you bring to life as you return to APM/MPR. Congrats.
Katy Friesz Excited to support you and your new work at The Mosaic Company.
Brady Gervais Loved catching up and hearing more about your work at Children's Hospitals & Clinics of MN.
Kate Gillette Grateful to learn more about your work to help MN civic sector clients find new office homes.
Robin Gillette Inspired by your commitment to provide leadership transition services to MN's civic sector.
Barry Gisser Wishing you all the best as you help Science Museum of MN continue to be excellent.
John Goeppinger Thanks for the tour of Impact Hub MSP and sharing your own story with me.
Andy Goldman Gray Cool to share a passion for the MN State Fair with you. All best in 2018.
Catherine Gunsbury Awesome to reconnect after so many years of your founding of Community Capital Alliance.
Stephanie Haddad HHH School of Public Affairs fortunate to have your leadership as Assistant Dean.
Louise Harris Think of you daily walking past your art in our conference room. What an amazing gift. TY!
Trista Harris Grateful we got the chance to work together in 2017. TY!
Todd Hauschildt Look forward to bumping into you at more concerts in 2018!
Mary Heer Forsberg Thanks for the chance to learn more about you and your impact at APM/MPR.
Pahoua Hoffman SO excited to watch what you'll bring to life as new ED of Citizens League!!
Maria Huntley Grateful to learn more about your passion for working with association clients.
Lori Jacobwith Your passion for connecting more people to the heart of effective fundraising is awesome.
Aya Johnson Tubman is so fortunate to have you on staff as 2018 begins. Congrats!
Ryan Johnson Thanks for the chance to learn more about Northstar Science Film Festival.
Allison Johnson Heist Loved learning more about your impact at Headwaters Foundation for Justice.
Amy Jones Thanks for your leadership for the entire Mounds View School District.
Jamil Jude MN's loss is the world's gain. So excited to watch your creative leadership journey unfold.
Jeremy Kalin Inspired by your passion for serving and supporting the common good.
Katie Kalkman Grateful to meet and work you in 2017 Katie via Impact Hub MSP.
David Kennedy Logan Wishing you much continued success in your new work in 2018 David.
Kris Kewitsch You're a civic sector sage. Thanks for always sharing with those around you.
Kate Khaled The way you live out your values in all you do and who are you inspires me and so many others.
Taqee Khaled Grateful to finally meet you in person in 2017. Wishing you much continued success in '18.
Ann Kirby-McGill Thankful the Citizens League connected our paths and grateful to reconnect with you.
Melissa Kjolsing Your leadership legacy with Minnesota Cup is awesome. Wishing you all best with Recovree.
Kris Kosek Thanks for sharing more about your work with Otto Bremer Trust.
Jennifer Kramm Grateful to learn more about you and your awesome work at Propel Nonprofits.
Barb Krantz Taylor Thanks for sharing more about your coaching at The Bailey Group.
Ryan Kroening Loved finally catching up post bushCONNECT. Wishing you all good things in 2018.
Courtney Kupsch Grateful to learn more about you and your development work at Voyageur Outward Bound.
Matt Kusilek Thanks for making time to share more about you and your work at Minnesota Business .
Matt Ladhoff Keep on doing great things at 3M and beyond Matt.
Ian Lawrow So cool to learn more about you and your work at Svedvik Collective.
Gao Lee Thankful we get to work together via Bush Foundation. Happy 2018!
Marshall Lichty Am grateful our paths have stayed connected over the years Marshall. Thank you.
Mike Linnemann U of MN Foundation very fortunate to have you on their team Mike.
Arleta Little So grateful to learn more about you and your work with McKnight Artist Fellows. TY!
Mike Logan TC in Motion fortunate to have you at the front of the pack Mike.
Martin Ludden Grateful to be your new neighbor via SPNN!
Sarah Lutman I learn something from you everytime we connect. Grateful for your counsel and support.
Caitlin Marlotte Your passion for connecting young musicians with musical instruments is so awesome.
Tootie Martin A true networking highlight of 2017 was meeting you Tootie. Your future is so bright.
Melissa Martinez-Sones Grateful to meet you and learn more about your work at Meyer Consulting.
Meghan McInerny Thankful for our coffee conversation Meghan. Wishing you all the best in '18.
Tony Mendoza Thanks for all you’ve done, and continue to do, for artists and musicians in MN.
Roger Meyer Appreciated the chance to visit and learn more about your firm Roger. Thank you.
Becky Mielke Keep up the great work at FOX Sports North Becky. Great to meet you.
Jamie Millard You and your leadership of Pollen was a highlight of 2017. Your horizon is limitless Jamie.
Tabitha Montgomery Thank you for the chance to finally meet in person Tabitha. You're remarkable.
Dan Moret Grateful to learn more about you Dan. So excited to watch you build at Rêve Academy.
Pam Moret Thanks for your ongoing counsel and support Pam. You're an exceptional board chair.
Adair Mosley Awesome to meet you in person. Excited to watch you lead Pillsbury United Communities.
Andrew Mullin Thanks for the chance to learn more about you and your leadership aspirations.
Maggee Nelson DHR International is fortunate to have you on their team Maggee. All best in '18!
David Nelson Grateful for our friendship David. Um Yah Yah!
Uri Neren Awesome to catch up in person Uri. Wishing you much continued success in '18.
Brett Norgaard Thankful to keep in touch these past 20 years Brett. Thanks for the invite to catch up.
June Noronha Your counsel and guidance impacts so many lives June. Grateful to be in your circle.
Liwanag Ojala Grateful for your friendship and leadership in so many parts of our community Liwanag.
Blois Olson Look forward to our next catch up Blois. Thanks for being there for us in 2017.
Matt Olson Um Yah Yah Ole! Awesome to catch up with you and Nils over lunch.
Marcus Owens Grateful to learn more about you and your leadership at NEON. Keep it up Marcus!
Martha Parrish Appreciated learning more about you and your work at Star Tribune .
Anita Patel Conversations with you always leave me more inspired, hopeful & grateful. TY.
Naomi Pesky New adventures await for you in 2018. Excited to watch your path unfold.
Greg Pesky Thanks for the chance to meet and learn more about your work at AmplifyDMC.
Amy Phenix Wishing much continued success in your new leadership role at the Minneapolis Fed.
Lida Poletz Thankful to meet you and learn more about your path in PR and beyond.
Shannon Prather A networking highlight of 2017 was meeting you. TY. Grateful for your work at Star Tribune .
Tony Price See you courtside Mr. Price. Wishing you much continued success in 2018.
Jeff Prouty So grateful to be working with you as 2018 begins. Thank you Jeff.
Michele Rae Appreciated learning more about you and your coaching practice.
Nick Roseth Thanks for your vision and leadership of DocuMNtary Nick. Awesome!
Jesse Ross Your future is so bright Jesse. Thanks for sharing your light with the world.
Jasmine Russell Awesome to finally meet you Jasmine and learn more about Monicat Data.
Kala Ryan Wishing you much continued success at Playworks Kala!
Robyn Schein Thanks for the invite to catch up Robyn. Minneapolis Foundation fortunate to have you.
Katie Schroeder Congrats on your new role at Gustavus Katie. Wishing you all the best.
Eric Schubert Your passion for growing the common good in MN inspires so many Eric. TY.
Nils Snyder Rare to have a friend become family. Thanks for being a true brother Nils.
Rachel Stassen-Berger Honored to consider you a friend Rachel. So excited to see what's next in your world.
Jasmine Stringer You inspire so many Jasmine, me included. Wishing you all good things in '18.
Marcq Sung Grateful to learn more about you and your work with St. Paul's CPED team.
Donna Svendsen Wishing you continued success in your new work at ServeMinnesota Donna!
Abeer Syedah Thankful for our coffee Abeer. Your leadership inspires me and so many others.
Seijen Takamura Congrats on your new work at U.S. Bank Seijen!
Don Taylor Having a competitor like you is great for the market, tough on my nerves. :) All best to you Don.
Bo Thao Urabe Your wisdom, counsel and friendship a highlight of 2017. Thanks so much Bo.
Josh Thelemann Sky's the limit for you Josh. Keep up the great work at 26 Letters Inc.!
Jamie Thingelstad Wishing you continued good things in 2018 Jamie. Thanks for all you do for tech in MN.
Trey Titcomb Grateful we finally got our breakfast to happen Trey. Look forward to the next one.
Jeff Tollefson You’ve inspired a whole generation of social entrepreneurs Jeff. Thankful to be in your orbit.
Patrick Troska Grateful to catch up and learn more about your work at Phillips Family Foundation.
Annalee Ulsrud Appreciated learning more about you and your path at Periscope.
Cassandra Utt Great to catch up in 2017 and hear about what you're helping create at Monicat Data.
Brad Von Bank Your passion for your family, community and business inspires me often. TY Brad.
Jean Vukas Roberts Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is fortunate to have your leadership on their team Jean.
Mark Waller Great to work with you and learn more about your work at YWCA Mpls.
Kristi Ward Thankful for our coffees and your commitment to leadership growth. Keep it up Kristi.
Hamse Warfa Your possibilities for continued leadership impact are immense Hamse. All best in 2018!
Dominick Washington Thanks for being there for me in 2017 Dominick. Mpls Foundation landed a star in you.
Alfonso Wenker Inspired and excited by your entrepreneurial leap and board leadership at Pollen. TY Alfonso.
John Wernz Grateful you're part of the CaringBridge board. Wishing you continued great things in '18.
Leah Wong TY for the invite to visit and share more about your leadership at Mpls Downtown Council.
Dana Woods Appreciated the chance to meet and learn more about you and your career path.
Boua Xiong Thankful for the chance to meet and learn more about you and your work. TY!
Brandon Yerxa 30 years later and a coffee reconnection, how cool is that? TY for reaching out Brandon.