Minnesota National Guard Holds its 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum
MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release
February 29, 2024
MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. – Saturday, the Minnesota National Guard will celebrate its 10th
annual Women’s Leadership Forum to provide attendees with mentorship and resources during this Medtronic-hosted event.
“The Minnesota National Guard strives to be the standard-bearer in recognizing and lifting up the women who serve in its ranks,” said Army Maj. Gen. Johanna Clyborne, Minnesota National Guard’s Assistant Adjutant General. “In its tenth year, the Women’s Leadership Forum seeks to ensure everyone has the tools necessary to thrive as leaders and to remove barriers to success.
One of the ways we do this is by bringing information and resources to the women and men who serve our state and nation through dialogue and a chance to learn from each other.”
This year’s theme is Women in the Community. Brig. Gen. Gordana Garašić, from the Croatian Armed Forces, will deliver the keynote address. The Minnesota National Guard has partnered with Croatia’s military for more than 28 years through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program. This forum is the first time for Croatia’s participation. Breakout sessions throughout the day will focus on career progression, communication, mentorship, and community connection. More than 300 Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will attend. In 2011, women comprised nearly eight percent of the Minnesota Guard’s formation. Today, women are twenty-two percent of the force.
“Medtronic is honored to host the Minnesota National Guard Women’s Leadership Forum,” said Dave Wagner, Medtronic’s Vice President of Operations Innovation. “It’s a great opportunity to bring together two mission-driven organizations committed to developing strong, diverse leadership to navigate tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.”
Editor’s Note: Media members are invited to attend the event on March 2 from 12 to 3 p.m., located at the Medtronic Headquarters, 8200 Coral Sea St. North East Mounds View, Minn.,55112. Media must RSVP to Maj. Jodine Eells at 952-237-3136 or jodine.l.eells.mil@army.mil.
– About the Minnesota National Guard –
Established in 1856 and headquartered in St. Paul, the Minnesota National Guard has more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen who serve in 58 communities across the state. The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard are ‘Always Ready’ to fight the nation’s wars, protect the country, respond to state emergencies, and contribute to local communities. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil.
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