ST.
PAUL

OCT.
23

All-Day Summit + All-Out
Celebration

  The Coven St. Paul

It’s our second year honoring those who Do the Most Good in our communities, and we’ve expanded this year’s event to create an immersive, full-day Leadership Summit with inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and shared connection. Then the celebration begins, honoring the nominees and announcing the five exceptional Radical Leadership Award winners.

Thanks to our sponsor Verizon, tickets to the full-day Summit are FREE and open to all . We encourage you to clear your calendar and claim your place now at the Summit, Awards celebration, or RSVP to join us for the full soirée.  

POWERED BY

SUMMIT LINE UP

  • Miss Shannan Paul

    Miss Shannan Paul

    she/her

    EMCEE
    RADICAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS

    Multidimensional Event Leader, Comedian, Voiceover Artist

  • Dr. Kade Goepferd

    they/them

    OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP: DRIVING CHANGE WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH

    Chief Education Officer & Medical Director of Gender Health at Children’s Minnesota

  • Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz Headshot

    Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz

    she/her

    MODERATOR
    CREATING THRIVING ENVIRONMENTS: INSPIRING CHANGE IN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES

    Executive Producer,
    Bigger Picture Media

  • Alexis Rogers

    Alexis Rogers

    she/her

    PANELIST
    CREATING THRIVING ENVIRONMENTS: INSPIRING CHANGE IN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES

    Anchor and Community Manager at KARE11

  • Katie Mattis Sarver

    Katie Mattis Sarver

    she/her

    PANELIST
    CREATING THRIVING ENVIRONMENTS: INSPIRING CHANGE IN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES

    Strategic Visionary in Community-Driven Business Innovation

  • Taqee Khaled

    Taqee Khaled

    he/him

    PANELIST
    CREATING THRIVING ENVIRONMENTS: INSPIRING CHANGE IN TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES

    Co-Founder and COO of Imagine Deliver

  • Precious Williams

    Precious Williams

    she/her

    SPEAKER
    PITCH PERFECT: SECURING YESES FROM CLIENTS, CUSTOMERS, AND FUNDERS!

    Founder & CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group

  • Michelle Tran Maryns

    Michelle Tran Maryns

    she/her

    MODERATOR
    BUILDING POWER: ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND ACTION

    Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Communications of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota

  • Sana Wazwaz

    Sana Wazwaz

    she/her

    PANELIST
    BUILDING POWER: ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND ACTION

    Activist Playwright and Community Organizer for Palestinian Rights

  • Council Member Robin Wonsley

    Council Member Robin Wonsley

    she/her

    PANELIST
    BUILDING POWER: ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND ACTION

    Minneapolis City Council - Ward 2

  • Hadija Steen Mills

    Hadija Steen Mills

    they/she

    PANELIST
    BUILDING POWER: ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND ACTION

    Founding Director of the Healthcare Reparations Cooperative

  • Bethany Iverson

    Bethany Iverson

    she/her

    MINI-WORKSHOP
    CONNECTING WITH PURPOSE: DEFINING YOUR NORTH STAR

    Co-Founder and Partner of The Coven

  • Jordan Vernoy

    Jordan Vernoy

    he/him

    MINI-WORKSHOP
    EFFECTIVE FACILITATION: DRIVING PURPOSEFUL MEETINGS

    Adaptive Design Consultant , Meeting Facilitator, Non-Profit Expert at See What I Mean LLC

  • Nikki Beasley

    Nikki Beasley

    she/her

    MINI-WORKSHOP
    RESOLVING CONFLICTS: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MEDIATION

    Executive Director of the Conflict Resolution Center Minnesota

  • Alex West Steinman

    Alex West Steinman

    she/her

    MODERATOR
    FIRESIDE CHAT: LEADING POLICY CHANGE

    Co-Founder and Partner of The Coven

  • Clare Oumou Verbeten

    Clare Oumou Verbeten

    she/her

    PANELIST
    FIRESIDE CHAT: LEADING POLICY CHANGE

    Minnesota State Senator

  • María Isa Pérez-Vega

    María Isa Pérez-Vega

    she/her

    PANELIST
    FIRESIDE CHAT: LEADING POLICY CHANGE

    Minnesota State Representative

  • Cheniqua Johnson

    Cheniqua Johnson

    she/her

    PANELIST
    FIRESIDE CHAT: LEADING POLICY CHANGE

    St. Paul City Council Member

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Thanks to our sponsor Verizon, tickets to the full-day Summit are FREE to attend. Clear your calendar and claim your spot at the Summit from 9am - 4pm, RSVP to attend the Awards Ceremony from 4pm - 6pm, or join us for the entire experience at The Coven St. Paul on Wednesday, October 23rd.

RADICAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

They’re committed, inspiring, and doing radical work for positive change. Submit a nomination now for the activist, social justice leader, pioneer, founder and co-founders, or All-Around Radically Good People™ you know in these five categories:

RADICAL PIONEER

For the seasoned entrepreneur in the community who’s been committed to doing the most good for 3+ years..

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

For the activist or social justice leader pushing our community forward.

CO-FOUNDER COLLAB

For the groundbreaking co-founders melding two or more brilliant minds together to create change.

EMERGING FOUNDER

For the incredible founder of a small business or startup operating for less than three years.

ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

For the corporate employee or leader driving innovative, positive change within their organization.

THE 2024 NOMINEES

Our judges will evaluate nominations based on three criteria: leadership, impact, and story, and those with the best average scores in their category will be selected for awards. The overall highest-scoring nominee from any category will be selected to win our highest honor — the Radical Leader of the Year Award.

Abiola Abu-Bakr

Amanda Fuller, Grace Riley, Caitlin Sheaffer, & Cathleen Fuller

Aneela Idnani

Angel Even

Cathy Heying

Chaz Sandifer

Comfort Dondo

Courtney Opdahl

Dakota "Bear" Morgan

Dakota "Bear" Morgan

Dr. Artika Tyner

Dr. Verna Price

Elizabeth Orme

Emily Anderson

Evie Mouacheupao

Farhia Budul

Hilary Otey & Kayla Barth

Jeena Gurung Vomhof

Jeff Aguy

Jen Veralle

Jennie Tang

Jesse Ross

Julie McDonough

Kate Nelson

Kathleen Cannon

Kelli Williams

Kesah Schmitt

Larissa Loden

Maia Maiden

Mala Thao

Malika Dahir

Malika Dahir

Mallory Mitchell & Andrea Kopfmann

Mykela Jackson

Nakita Vang

Nyia Harris

Rebeka Ndosi

Ricki Monique & Zania Coleman

Sarah Baso, Penny Erickson, & Cindy Litwitz

Shamaria Jordan

Shawntera Hardy & Camille Thomas

Shelisa Demuth

Shor Salkas

Signe V. Harriday

Stephannie Lewis

Tammy Meehan Russell

Tricia Heuring

Wintana Melekin

Wisdom Young

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

ORDER OF EVENTS

Thank you to our Speaker Sponsor, UBS, for powering this legendary lineup of leaders.

  • 9:00am - 9:30am
    CONNECTIONS & SUMMIT KICKOFF
    Doors open! Breakfast spread provided by Chowgirls. Hear from our emcee, Miss Shannan Paul ,as she kicks off the day with some recognitions and warm welcomes.

    Thank you, Chowgirls Logo !
  • 9:45am - 10:15am
    Opening Keynote with Dr. Kade Goepferd

    Transformative Leadership: Driving Change When the Stakes are High
    Learn how transformative leadership strategies can create lasting change, despite high stakes, adversity and changing environments. As a healthcare and community leader in the field of essential care for transgender and gender diverse youth, Dr. Goepferd shares strategies for advocating change, creating supportive coalitions and finding the right messages and methods to advance initiatives that matter.

    10:15-10:20am | Transition
  • 10:20am - 11:00am
    Creating Thriving Environments: Inspiring Change in Traditional Industries
    Join moderator Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz, Executive Producer at Bigger Picture Media - along with Alexis Rogers, Anchor and Community Manager at KARE 11, Katie Mattis Sarver, Strategic Visionary in Community-Driven Business Innovation, and Taqee Khaled, Co-Founder & COO of Imagine Deliver.
    This panel explores the transformative leadership that fosters inclusivity and growth within traditionally rigid industries. Learn about building cultures where innovation flourishes and everyone thrives.

    11:00-11:10am | Transition
  • 11:10am - 12:00pm
    Presented by Verizon Logo
    & Precious Williams
    Pitch Perfect: Securing Yeses from Clients, Customers, and Funders!
    The ability to deliver a compelling pitch is paramount for your business success. Whether you're seeking clients, customers, or funders, mastering the art of persuasion is non-negotiable. In this dynamic workshop, you will learn the essential techniques to craft and deliver pitches that captivate, convince, and ultimately secure those coveted "Yes" responses.
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm
    CONNECTIONS & LUNCH
    Connect with speakers, panelists, and fellow summit attendees over lunch, provided by Chowgirls Logo !
  • 12:45pm - 1:20pm
    Building Power: Advancing Justice through Advocacy and Action
    Presented by Women's Foundation of Minnesota Logo
    Moderated by: Michelle Tran Maryns, Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Communications of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota

    Join panelists Sana Wazwaz, Activist Playwright and Community Organizer for Palestinian Rights, Council Member Robin Wonsley – City of Minneapolis, and Hadija Steen Mills , Founding Director of the Healthcare Reparations Cooperative, as they discuss how advocacy and actionable strategies can promote social justice and empower communities across sectors.
  • 1:30pm - 1:50pm
    Mini Workshop
    Connecting with Purpose: Defining Your North Star
    with Bethany Iverson, Co-founder and Partner of The Coven

    This workshop guides participants through reflective exercises to uncover their true purposes and align their careers with their core values and passions.
  • 1:50pm - 2:10pm
    Mini Workshop
    Effective Facilitation: Driving Purposeful Meetings
    with Jordan Vernoy of See What I Mean LLC

    A strong agenda is one of the most important—and often overlooked—tools for a meeting with impact. In this workshop, you'll get tips and a tool to help you plan meetings with clear purpose statements, a process for achieving your goals, and a closing that leaves participants ready for the next step. Bring your calendar and let's plan your next meeting!
  • 2:10pm - 2:30pm
    Mini Workshop
    Resolving Conflicts: Strategies for Effective Mediation
    with Nikki Beasley, Executive Director of the Conflict Resolution Center Minnesota

    This workshop provides practical tools and techniques for resolving conflicts effectively, enhancing interpersonal communications and building stronger relationships.
  • 2:45pm - 3:15pm
    Fireside Chat
    Leading Policy Change
    Moderated by Coven Co-Founder, Alex West Steinman, join Minnesota State Senator, Clare Oumou Verbeten, Minnesota State Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega, and St. Paul City Council member, Cheniqua Johnson, for a conversation on the power of leadership in driving policy change. They'll share their experiences navigating the political landscape, championing equity, and making a lasting impact on local and state legislation.

Summit Concludes → Transition to Radical Leadership Awards