WAVE YPN: Panel Perspectives - Leadership & Mentorship

Description

Join the WAVE Young Professionals Network for their April event, Panel Perspectives - Leadership & Mentorship at the Brainerd Lakes Fire Department on April 24 from 11:30AM-1:30PM! Get ready to gain valuable insights from a diverse group of leadership and mentorship experts. Learn actionable strategies, tips, and real-world advice on how to take charge of your career, build lasting relationships, and become a leader others want to follow.

Full speaker list and schedule of events will be added soon!

This event is FREE for WAVE Members. Guests are $25. 

Key Takeaways

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Event Speakers

Kristi Westbrock is the CEO at Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) and has been with the Cooperative since 2007. She has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has a strong background in human resources, sales and marketing and business operations, strategic planning and product development. Kristi is a graduate of South Dakota State University and has her Senior Professional of Human Resources and Senior Certified Professional accreditations. Kristi has a passion for organizational management, strategy, effective communication and creating unique work environments/experiences while driving business revenues. Kristi has been integral in the cooperative development and partnerships with new opportunities at CTC.

Kristi is a working Mom to 14-year old Emily, a devoted wife of 20 years to Mike and a loving companion to her Springer Spaniel, Aero.  Kristi’s passions outside of work include live music, cooking, entertaining, pheasant hunting and spending time on the lake in the summer Minnesota months.  Kristi is the Vice-Chair of NTCA’s Group Health Plans and is the Chair of the Initiative Foundation.  

Jose Alba has been dedicated to the healthcare industry for 14 years. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead, with minors in Management and Spanish, and was also a competed in track and field as a thrower. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration. Jose is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a certified rural hospital CEO through the National Rural Health Association. Jose has served on several non-profit boards and local civic clubs.

Currently, Jose serves as the President of CentraCare - Long Prairie Medical Campus and Baxter Family Medicine. He has a deep passion for rural medicine and has dedicated his entire career to improving rural healthcare operations and care delivery.

Jose was born in California to parents originally from Mexico. He moved to central Minnesota at a young age and attended school at Staples-Motley, where he has held the school record for shot put and discus since 2008. After college, he returned to the area and married his high school sweetheart, Katie Alba. They have three children: Mia (8), Andre (6), and Sofia (2). The family has been residing in Wadena, Minnesota, for the past 11 years.

In addition to his professional commitments, Jose is passionate about mentorship and helping others succeed. He also has entrepreneurial interests in real estate and investing in businesses. In his free time, Jose enjoys traveling, being a foodie, and staying competitive, particularly in golf, although he now mostly competes with himself.

Schedule

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Raffle prizes:

• Two copies of Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

What is WAVE Young Professionals Network?
WAVE YPN is a NEW networking and professional development program for individuals aged 18-39 in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This program is organized by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber and led by a team of young individuals representing a wide variety of industries across our community.

Thank You Sponsors!
WAVE is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Become a sponsor and view sponsor benefits on our website.