MISSION STATEMENT

To champion for the personal and professional lives of women by providing a holistic approach to leadership and well-being.

ABOUT THE GGF WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COOPERATIVE

The Greater Grand Forks Women's Leadership Cooperative (GGFWLC) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2018 by local women leaders to:

• Create an environment which values trust and honors the individual on their journey of self-discovery. 
• Respect knowledge and share appreciation in an authentic setting.
• Ignite the power of each participant to realize their full potential. 
• Share commitment to empower leadership while creating a community of activism. 
• Strive to improve the lives of female leaders.

 
GGFWLC was founded on a set of shared values that exemplify our mission and showcase our dedication to women across the region.

• Embrace the ways that each of us choose to show up.
• Stand together with each participant as they address their personal vision.
• Encourage others to dare greatly through action steps which amplify self-growth. 
• Appreciate unified greatness through action and word as we gather and embrace our diversity. ​

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2025-2026 Year in Review

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Board members may serve 3 consecutive 2-year terms. Terms are September 1 through August 31 of each year. Officers serve 1-year terms.

​Rachel Harris, President
Principal Architect, EAPC Architects Engineers

Stacey Mesteth, Vice President
​Sales Manager, Train ND Northeast

Lisa Johnson, Past President
Owner/REAL Connect TC & Realtor, Elm Group brokered by REAL

Amelia Indvik, Secretary l Director of Sponsorship l Past President
Operations Manager, Community Foundation GF & EGF, Transaction Coordinator, Real Broker LLC

Kaylee Cusack, Treasurer 
Senior Communications Specialist, Minnkota Power Cooperative

​Deb Fossum, Director of Stewardship
Consulting Dietician, Fossum Advisory Group

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​Nicole Paschke, Director of Programming l Philanthropy
Owner/Endoscopist, DakMn Dysphagia Diagnostics PLLC
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Marla DeFoe, Director of Marketing
Senior Marketing & Advertising Manager, BBI International
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Stephanie Johnson, Director of Membership
Assistant Attorney General, University of North Dakota

Brianna Feil, Member- at-Large
Accountant, East Grand Forks Water & Light

Katelyn Larson, Member- at-Large
Catering Manager, Olive Garden

Kayla Schlueter, Director of Sponsorship
Owner/Founder, Agile Accounting Solutions

Chloe Piekkola, Member at Large
Senior Editor, UND Today