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Please welcome Cecilia Lettner as WISE Twin Cities Board Vice President! A few words from Cecilia: What drives your interest in being a part of the WISE Twin Cities Board? The merging of being a high school athlete, my lifelong love for sports and my current career in the sports industry is a wild alignment of my passions. Joining the Wise Twin Cities board feeds into these by allowing me to continue working to promote representation, equality, and empowerment in the sports industry. WISE TC provides an opportunity to create impactful change through building a network across our community of women in sports, at all levels, who can ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s critical to take action on steps to improve the mental health of those in the sports and events industry. Following a trend that began at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of burnout, anxiety, and depression are at record rates with 1 in 5 adults living with a mental health diagnosis in the United States (Center for Disease Control). Premier Sport Psychology, one of WISE Twin Cities’ corporate members, is dedicated to improving mental health education for athletes, coaches, administrators, employees, and those outside of the sport community. While reactive resources will always play a critical role ...

Dear WISE Twin Cities Community: It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I announce my transition out of the role of President of WISE Twin Cities. This is a bittersweet moment for me, as I have been closely involved with the creation and day-to-day operation of the Twin Cities chapter since its inception in 2017, and will miss having the level of involvement that I have been able to enjoy for the last six years. I will continue my advocacy for WISE Twin Cities by moving into the newly defined role of Chairwoman, where I will work closely with our Advisory Board on guiding the chapter and promoting its advancement. I also anticipate ...

Minneapolis, Minnesota - February 6, 2023 - WISE Twin Cities is very excited to launch its local partnership with Bally Sports North as an Official Media Partner. Women in Sports & Events (WISE) Twin Cities, launched its local chapter in late 2017. As WISE Twin Cities starts its 5th year of events and programs, the chapter will continue to grow with the partnership and support of Bally Sports North. “We are looking forward to an impactful year of programming and providing resources to the women in our local industry, and it is an honor to partner with Bally Sports North as our official Media Partner to amplify our mission,” says Anne Doepner, President ...

WISE Twin Cities to host panel on esports at Version1 HQ on March 15. Register for the event here . Eagan, Minnesota – February 16, 2022 – Today, Version1 is announcing a multi-year partnership with the Twin Cities chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE TC). Version1 is a professional esports organization founded in 2019 by the Wilf family and entrepreneur and investor Gary Vaynerchuk. To kick off the partnership, Version1 will present the 2022 WISE Power Play panel event at its Eagan headquarters on March 15. Event attendees will learn the basics of esports and what it’s like to work in the fast-emerging industry. ...

WISE Twin Cities is excited to announce the launch of its Advisory Board! The local WISE Twin Cities chapter launched in early 2018 and has continued to build and expand its reach in the Twin Cities community. As WISE Twin Cities begins its 5th year as a Chapter, the Advisory Board will become an integral piece in continuing to ignite the passion and purpose of WISE Twin Cities. “This community of industry veterans and leaders are passionate about the WISE mission, and are actively engaged and impacting the Twin Cities Chapter. We believe the recognition and establishment of the Advisory Board will create additional connectivity, guidance and insight that ...

When it comes to professional success, you always have to be maintaining your relevance and increasing your value. It’s something women in the business of sports understand and relentlessly pursue. To match that drive and live up to our mission of empowering women, WISE is evolving, too. We’re excited to announce some big changes, starting with a refresh of the WISE brand. WISE women are multidimensional. They’re strong leaders displaying professionalism and integrity while reflecting the industry in which they work — spirited, fun and dynamic. When they come together, they channel an energy that is nothing short of magic. Thanks to the dedication and storytelling ...

On June 25, WISE Twin Cities hosted its first Member Spotlight on Instagram Live to kick off its new Member Spotlight series. WISE VP of Social Media and Engagement, Kristin Gow, chatted with Susan Murray, Minnesota’s Regional Director for Tickets for Kids . Top-line Facts Susan Murray Tickets for Kids, Regional Director, Minnesota WISE member since 2017 “I’m involved with a lot of organizations and networking groups. WISE has been the most valuable. It is energizing and empowering to be in a room with so many working in different areas and levels in this industry." Spotlight Notes Susan’s current role and her favorite part of what she ...

On September 9, WISE Twin Cities hosted a Member Spotlight on Instagram Live. WISE Founder and Vice President of Finance and Memberships, Anne Doepner, spoke with Laura Brown, owner and former player with the Minnesota Vixen. Top-line Facts Laura Brown Owner, Former Player, Minnesota Vixen WISE member since 2019 “I was looking for something that would help support me, where I could connect with other women. I was looking around at different organizations that were available to me. I stumbled across WISE and thought, this is perfect. This fits me exactly. I wanted to be able to connect with other women in the Twin Cities areas that were involved ...

Minneapolis, MN – November 8, 2019 The Twin Cities Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE TC) today announced the recipients of the 2019 Women of Inspiration Awards. The winners will be honored at the Women of Inspiration luncheon on November 14, 2019 at A’BULAE in St. Paul. The Women of Inspiration Awards recognize women leaders in the business of sports and events who serve as role models and mentors for other women in the Twin Cities community. 2019 Women of Inspiration Award Winners Inspiration Award Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald ( Brave Like Gabe Foundation ) Women in Sports University of Minnesota Softball Organization of the Year Minnesota ...