New Cohort of Twin Cities Leaders Announced for 2021 Capella University Fellows Program
22 December 2020 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Full scholarships will be given to seven
finalists from community-based and service-oriented organizations
to pursue a master’s degree with the University
Today, Capella University – an institution dedicated to
providing flexible online degree programs to help working adults
advance in their careers – announced the cohort of the 2021 Capella
Fellows Program. Finalists were chosen from promising
Minneapolis-St. Paul community members and will be awarded
full-tuition scholarships for a Capella master’s degree program of
their choice.
The Capella Fellows Program is dedicated to helping students
gain the talent and leadership skills required to address social
and economic inequities in the Twin Cities and surrounding
communities. Members of the 2021 program are currently employed at
local nonprofits and will receive a leadership assessment, expert
coaching and access to networking opportunities. The classes will
begin in January.
With each fellow hailing from different backgrounds and
expertise, this year’s talented leaders will make distinct impacts
throughout the Twin Cities community. The 2021 cohort includes:
- Maihlee Lee, Plymouth Christian Youth Center
- Wanda Vue, Hmong American Partnership
- Elizabeth Knight, Catholic Charities
- Aubrey Fredrickson, People Incorporated
- Sydney Velez, Emerge
- Marina Brady, People Incorporated
- Barbara Chromy, Lutheran Social Service
“At Capella, we are committed to supporting the promising
leaders in our communities,” said Dick Senese, President of Capella
University. “The Capella University Fellows Program helps us create
the most direct link among learning, professional development and
employment, by personally coaching our fellows and providing them
with networking opportunities to enhance their impact in the
community.”
“We’re focused on fostering the future of Minneapolis. Educating
our community leaders is the perfect place to start,” said Jacob
Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis. “We’re thrilled to continue our ongoing
partnership with Capella University and are thankful for their
continued investment in our community leaders.”
Employees of 33 community-based organizations, service-oriented
organizations, and select Capella University employer partner
organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area agreed
to participate as a Capella University Fellows Founding Partners
and were invited to apply to the program.
“To attract and retain top-tier talent to the Twin Cities
region, we must grow our skills training and education offerings to
compete with nationwide initiatives,” said Jonathan Weinhagen,
President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber. “The Capella
Fellows Program provides an opportunity for top-performing
employees in our communities to gain an advanced degree of their
choosing at no cost. We hope this will encourage our young leaders
to commit to enhancing the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.”
The selection committee included seven leaders representing
non-profit leadership, prominent foundations, and government
entities, including the Minneapolis Mayor’s Office, Amherst H.
Wilder Foundation, Bush Foundation, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of
Commerce, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development, Minneapolis Foundations, Capella University’s former
Board Chair Dr. Marcia Ballinger, and Capella University
alumni.
About Capella University: Capella University
(www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Founded in 1993, the university is dedicated to providing flexible,
professionally aligned online degree programs designed to help
working adults advance in their careers. Known for its commitment
to learner success, academic quality and innovations in online
education, Capella pioneered competency-based direct assessment
programs allowing students to learn at their own pace. For more
information, call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552).
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