Autumn Amadou-Blegen, MAHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Budding urban farmer, gardener, tender of chicks, & helper of others at Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply
Sabbatical (off-line)
"Many of us have been running all our lives. Practice stopping." - Thich Nhat Hanh
Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply
Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply is your source of supplies and inspiration for your own backyard homestead. We sell seeds, plants, soils and tools for small-scale urban kitchen gardens, as well as backyard chicken-keeping supplies, canning and preserving, fertilizers and pest control, all with an organic and sustainable focus. We believe your backyard garden and homestead can be beautiful, edible and sustainable, and we want to help you make that happen!
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Budding urban farmer, gardener, tender of chicks, & helper of others
Sabbatical
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sabbatical1
“All over the world, people are so caught in running that they forget to take advantage of the beauty around them. We become so accustomed to speeding ahead that we rob ourselves of joy.” - Pema Chödrön. Slowing down, I am taking a full time sabbatical to focus on care of family and of self. This is hopefully a period of grounding and centering, refocus and rejuvenation, healing and creating. I have deep gratitude for the ability to take this time and am hopeful that it will result in some deep learning, discovery, and connection. It is also a pause from social media, including LinkedIn. Although I will check back occasionally, if you message me know that it may be a bit before I respond. Just as I wish to, may you be safe, may you be healthy, may you live with ease and happiness.
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Sabbatical (off-line)
neHRd
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nehrd
​NeHRd applies the three E's (Experience, Education, and Evaluation) to establishing and enhancing balanced HR practice for business of all sizes, with both employee and enterprise focus. NeHRd offers a wide range of consulting services with the necessary tools and expertise to help grow your business. We partner with our clients from start to finish, focusing on their needs while producing new ideas, developing effective strategies, leveraging technology, and designing high quality and scalable solutions. Clients have included Spencer Group, Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Urban Growler Brewing, Insight Brewing, Eureka Compass Vegan, and others.
Saint Paul, MN
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Owner & Senior Consultant
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minneapolis-college-of-art-and-design
For more than a century, MCAD has been a catalyst for creativity in the Twin Cities, the region, and the nation. As head of the Human Resources function for the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), I lead the Human Resources team, serve as a strategic adviser to the Executive Leadership Committee on all Human Resource issues and Employee Experience opportunities and innovations. Also serve as Deputy Coordinator for Title IX, as well as Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer, for the college community. MCAD HR supports the mission, vision, and values of MCAD through providing services that promote a work environment that is characterized by: fair treatment of and open communication between staff, faculty, and all employees; diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; trust and mutual respect; brand ambassadorship; fair and competitive benefits and compensation; personal and divisional accountability; legal compliance and proactive reduction of organizational risks; and an awareness that employee well-being and success leads to the well-being and success of the college and our students. Key accomplishments thus far: Rebuilding the HR function, moving processes from paper based to digital, creation and establishment of the WELL+ Employee Experience and Well-being program (now in year two), selection and implementation of Paylocity HRIS, serving on the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team, and being an appreciative and engaged student in MCAD classes through our amazing tuition benefits.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Head of HR & Employee Experience/Associate VP/Deputy Title IX Coord/Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minneapolis-college-of-art-and-design
Strategic adviser to the Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) and the senior leadership team on all human resource issues, and also serve as Deputy Coordinator for Title IX. MCAD HR supports the mission, vision, and values of MCAD through providing services that promote a work environment that is characterized by: fair treatment of and open communication between staff, faculty, and all employees; diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; trust and mutual respect; brand ambassadorship; fair and competitive benefits and compensation; personal and divisional accountability; legal compliance and proactive reduction of organizational risks; and an awareness that employee well-being and success leads to the well-being and success of the college and our students. Key accomplishments in 2020: Establishment of the WELL+ Employee Experience and Well-being program, implementation of Paylocity HRIS and ATS, update and publication of new employee handbooks, serving on the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team.
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Head of Human Resources (Assistant Vice President)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minneapolis-college-of-art-and-design
Strategic adviser to the Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) and the senior leadership team on all human resource issues, and also serve as Deputy Coordinator for Title IX. MCAD HR supports the mission, vision, and values of MCAD through providing services that promote a work environment that is characterized by: fair treatment of and open communication between staff, faculty, and all employees; diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; trust and mutual respect; brand ambassadorship; fair and competitive benefits and compensation; personal and divisional accountability; legal compliance and proactive reduction of organizational risks; and an awareness that employee wellbeing and success leads to the wellbeing and success of the college and our students.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Head of Human Resources (Director)
Planned Parenthood North Central States
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppncs
At Planned Parenthood, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life.  Scope includes spearheading the Human Resources function across both PPMNS/PPNCS and Planned Parenthood of the Heartland (including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska), Human Resources strategy, leadership of the HR team, Total Rewards planning (including compensation and benefits); policy and compliance, payroll and HRIS systems (UltiPro), Affirmative Action, employee relations, leave administration, and operational planning. Left after offer from Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Saint Paul, MN
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Head of Human Resources (Director)
Planned Parenthood North Central States
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppncs
Saint Paul, MN
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Compensation, Benefits, and HR Operations Manager
Summit Brewing Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-brewing-company
Summit Brewing Company has been crafting fine ales and lagers in Saint Paul, Minnesota since 1986. As the head of Human Resources at Summit, I was responsible for the full cycle human resource function and strategic planning as a member of the senior management team. This included strategic and innovative development, implementation, and management of a variety of programs that cover the life-cycle of the employee, from recruitment, selection, and on-boarding, to performance management, employee coaching, training development, benefits selection and administration, employee experience technology (Paylocity HRIS and ATS, KPA LMS, etc.), payroll administration, as well as coordination of the Summit Safety Program, and participation in charitable volunteer activities. Left to pursue opportunities in non-profit sector.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Head of Human Resources (Director)
Surly Brewing Co.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/surly-brewing-co-
Surly Brewing has been a proudly independent and innovative craft brewery for 12 years. While at Surly, I lead the HR function, as well as full spectrum HR practice from strategic planning to direct employee support. Key contributions included recruitment and on-boarding of over 300 new staff for the new Surly destination brewery, training development and delivery for all new staff, collaborative development of company value statement, creation of the Book for Folks (aka the BFF employee handbook) and job descriptions, implementation of systems and processes (including Paylocity HRIS and Newton ATS platforms), 401k plan redesign and conversion, benefits administration, performance management, coaching, compensation analysis, bi-weekly payroll, and participation in charitable volunteer activities. Left after being offered position at Summit Brewing Company.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Head of Human Resources (Director)
Building Restoration Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-restoration-corporation
Building Restoration Corporation is the Midwest’s premier restoration contractor. With over 30 years of experience diagnosing, correcting and repairing issues in both historic and modern buildings. During my time at BRC, I served as an advisor to the CEO and established the operationally focused HR function including full cycle Human Resources practice consisting of: recruitment and selection; documentation improvements; strategic planning; direct employee support; benefits selection and administration; training development and implementation. Implemented new HRIS (Paylocity) and Time & Attendance system, Participant in Safety Committee, as well as development and delivery of annual trainings. Left position when recruited back to prior industry.
United States
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Head of Human Resources (Coordinator)
Northern Brewer
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-brewer
At Northern Brewer, we started out with just one mission: to help homebrewers make great beer. this mission has lead Northern Brewer to become the too homebrewing and winemaking supplier in America. During my time at NB, I served on the senior leadership team, advised senior leaders and the CEO, and established the operationally and customer focused Human Resources systems and strategies. This full cycle Human Resources practice included: strategic planning; direct employee support; recruitment and selection; payroll; benefits selection and administration; compensation philosophy, analysis, and planning; training development and implementation; performance management; wellness initiatives. Implemented new HRIS (ADP WorkforceNow) and ATS (iCIMS). Established and developed safety committee and trainings, employee and management trainings. Developed employee handbook, policies, procedures, forms, processes, and training materials. Led cost controls including workforce reductions and benefits renewals. Provided creative solutions that resulted in high employee engagement, low turnover, improved profitability, and organizational growth. Left after completion of merger with Midwest Supplies due to changes in leadership.
Roseville, MN
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Head of Human Resources (Director)
Northern Brewer
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-brewer
General human resources management, payroll, and benefits administration, payroll and personnel records using ADP HRIS platforms, accounts payable record keeping, vendor relations and accounting, accounts reconciliation, data entry, etc. Also functioned as a call center representative for incoming orders and technical issues.
Roseville, MN
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HR/Accounting Generalist
County Cycles
https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-cycles
Roseville, MN
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Customer Service
Various
Oregon and Minnesota
ASL/English Interpreter
Tallulah Paperworks, LTD
Graphic design focusing on wedding invitations and birth announcements.
Saint Paul, MN
Owner & Chief Creative
University of Minnesota
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-minnesota
Interpreting and transliterating for staff and students, course/workshop scheduling, budgeting, payroll, disbursements, etc. Communicated Human Resources information, employee rights and benefits, to the employees. Payroll and personnel records using Peoplesoft HRIS. Left position after birth of my first child.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Staff Interpreter & Administrative/HR Specialist
Midwest Mountaineering
https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-mountaineering
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Customer Service/Cashier
Saint Paul College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/saint-paul-college
Interpreting and transliterating for staff and students, course/workshop scheduling, curriculum development, travel arrangements, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, disbursements, etc. Position ended at end of grant period.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Educational Interpreter Grant Staff Interpreter/Administrative Specialist
Minnesota Department of Human Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnesota-department-of-human-services
Processed equipment orders for d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and mobility limited customers. Entered data and performed filing for all orders. Position ended when recruited for full time interpreter role.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Equipment Distribution Program Secretary
Minnesota Department of Human Services
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnesota-department-of-human-services
Interpreting and transliterating for staff, clients, and constituents, conducting interpreter/consumer-related research, and volunteering within the Deaf community.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Intern, DHHSD/MCDHH
Western Oregon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-oregon-university
Assisted in facilitating classroom access as a reader for exams and as a note-taker for a variety of subjects for students with a variety of access needs.
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Note taker - Office of Disability Services
Western Oregon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-oregon-university
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Figure model - Art & Design Department
University of Minnesota Duluth
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-minnesota-duluth
Assisted in facilitating classroom access as a reader for exams and as a note-taker for a variety of subjects for students with a variety of access needs.
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Teaching/Learning Assistant - Access Center
Hepzibah's Sweet Shoppe
Duluth, Minnesota
Customer Service/Cashier
Twin Ports Cyclery
https://www.linkedin.com/company/twin-ports-cyclery
Customer Service
Blue Note Cafe & Lake View Coffee Emporium
Duluth, Minnesota Area
Barista
Beloit College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/beloit-college
Beloit, Wisonsin
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Ceramics TA
Duluth Area Family YMCA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/duluth-area-family-ymca
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Camp Counselor/CIT - Camp Miller
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Human Resource Management
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Concordia University-St. Paul
https://www.linkedin.com/school/concordiastpaul/
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
American Sign Language/English Interpreting
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Western Oregon University
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Citizens League
Member
Twin Cities SHRM
Professional Member
Society for Human Resource Management
Professional Member
MRA/Trusight HR Round Table
Member/Participant
SHRM - Concordia University, St. Paul
Student Member
Starting with "The Rule of Three", my series of blog articles aims to share some of the concepts and stories stories I have found helpful personally and professionally, as well as with coaching others.
Building Workplace Joy: Linkedin Blog Series
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/building-workplace-joy-rule-three-autumn
Where do I start? These words begin this article, but are also the words quietly uttered by many organizations as they begin to contemplate the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) on their business.

Although compliance workshops, newsletters, and websites inform many decision makers, the ACA has been a continually changing event horizon. As ACA mandates have impacted how employer’s navigate the medical coverage portion of employee benefits, and best practices have evolved, businesses continue to open, grow, and expand. While the future impact of the ACA remains unclear, so are the answers to many questions: how can businesses gather the information needed to make the best decisions? How do businesses maintain and support health care access, attract and retain top talent, and maintain compliance? And how do small, rapid growth employers with finite time and limited resources respond to these new challenges?

For the past decade, I have worked for smaller organizations experiencing rapid growth. Surly Brewing Company is the most recent.2 Surly’s main focus over its nine year existence has been growth: opening of a new facility, developing additional business concepts, increasing barrel output, expanding distribution, and remaining competitive in a rapidly growing industry. As human resources director, I have focused on acquiring and retaining top talent to support these initiatives, to build systems that will scale and add efficiencies as the organization grows, and to ensure compliance with all requirements, including those of the ACA. This article aims to illustrate some of the practical considerations for smaller, rapid growth companies with regard to the ACA, from the perspective of management.
‘Where Do I Start?‘ ACA Compliance in Rapid Growth Environments
Hamline Law Review
http://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hlr/vol38/iss2/3/
Interviewed as part of this article related to the increase of cell phone use in children.
‘But Mom, everyone has a cellphone’
Pioneer Press
https://www.twincities.com/2012/01/06/but-mom-everyone-has-a-cellphone/
Each year, CUPA-HR awards conference scholarships to individuals who want to learn about higher ed HR, connect with others in the field and grow professionally at the CUPA-HR Annual Conference. Scholarship recipients are typically professionals who would otherwise not have the means to attend the conference.
CUPA-HR
2020 CUPA-HR Annual Conference Scholarship Recipient
mspWellness is the result of a partnership between the Minneapolis Regional Chamber (MRC) and the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD). MRC and MHD are working together to assist business members create healthier work environments.

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Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
2020 mspWellness Cohort Graduate
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/06/24/photos-twin-cities-pride-parade-2018
Twin Cities Pride
Pride Parade Judge
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce & Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health Worksite Wellness Micro Grants range from money for gardening supplies for a community/business garden to adding healthy snacks to your workplace vending machines. Summit's grant is for providing an upgrade to the nursing rooms for the moms of Summit. Happy Mother's Day!
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
2017 SPACC Workplace Wellness Micro Grant Recipient
Guest instructor on Human Resources and Recruiting for the Business of Craft Beer Professional Certificate program. http://learn.uvm.edu/program/business-of-craft-beer/
University of Vermont
Guest Instructor/Presenter
http://www.midwaychamber.com/events/details/economic-development-summit-monthly-luncheon-333080
Midway Chamber of Commerce
Speaker/Panelist: Economic Development Summit: 21st Century HR Challenges
Public Affairs Series: When Your Boss Isn't The Only Baby In Your Life: Supporting Employees Who Are New Parents

http://web.saintpaulchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=2451959
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Speaker/Panelist: Public Affairs Series: Paid Family Leave
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce & Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health Worksite Wellness Micro Grants range from money for gardening supplies for a community/business garden to adding healthy snacks to your workplace vending machines. Summit's grant is for a community garden which we plan to plant in Summer, 2016.
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
2016 Workplace Wellness Micro Grant Recipient
"Leadership Saint Paul supports a vital, positive community, with engaged and well-informed leaders. Each year, LSP selects 50 emerging and existing leaders from private, public, and nonprofit sectors of the community to participate in the ten-month program. LSP curriculum is designed to raise awareness of the needs and challenges that affect the Saint Paul/East metro region and enhance individual leadership skills with a focus on community stewardship.  The program offers participants exceptional “insider” access by bringing in top-level business, civic, and government leaders to facilitate productive conversations around critical issues that influence our region." (From http://www.saintpaulchamber.com/leadership-saint-paul.html) Also had the honor of being chosen as Service Project Lead and Class Speaker.
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Saint Paul Graduate
In recognition of good citizenship and hard work in helping prevent alcohol related incidents in our state through the TIPS program.
State of Minnesota Office of the Governor
Certificate of Commendation
Health Communications presented this award for excellent service in recognition of training over 100 people in the TIPS program.
Health Communications/TIPS
Training for Intervention Procedures Trainer Award
Minnesota is known for being a great place to live and work, with top-notch companies in many industries headquartered here. Each year, these companies submit nominations for the 100 Best Companies to Work For Awards by Minnesota Business magazine. This award recognizes Minnesota's top companies and, time after time, helps the winners attract key employees who make all the difference. The “100 Best” were selected by an independent research firm employing an anonymous online questionnaire filled out by the employees of each company — to determine which companies in Minnesota excel in the areas of work environment, employee benefits, and overall employee happiness, making them the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Minnesota Business Magazine
2015 100 Best Companies to Work for
Commuter Choice Awards honor those top organizations and employers with successful programs that promote alternate transportation options. Awards for individuals recognize those who demonstrate a commitment for transportation options in their workplace, school or community.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit Commuter Choice Awards Selection Judge
Regional and national experts will explore the real, outstanding, and upcoming law and policy issues relating to the implementation of health care reform. This group of experts will address challenges facing the legal and health care community in Minnesota. Through six plenary and concurrent sessions, expert speakers will connect attendees with the issues related to health care access and delivery, and provide valuable takeaway lessons. Session tracks include: Health Care Reform Overview, Access & Coverage (Employer Coverage, Low Income & Vulnerable Populations), Delivery & Quality (Integration Beyond Accountable Care Organizations, Triple Aim & Academic Medical Centers), and Implementation Challenges.
Hamline University School of Law - Health Law Institute
Speaker - Symposium on Health Care Reform
Commuter Choice Awards honor those top organizations and employers with successful programs that promote alternate transportation options. Awards for individuals recognize those who demonstrate a commitment for transportation options in their workplace, school or community.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit Commuter Choice Awards Selection Judge
Commuter Choice Awards honor those top organizations and employers with successful programs that promote alternate transportation options. Awards for individuals recognize those who demonstrate a commitment for transportation options in their workplace, school or community.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit Commuter Choice Award Winner (company)
The Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program recognizes employers’ efforts to encourage a more bicycle-friendly atmosphere for employees and customers. The program honors innovative bike-friendly efforts and provides technical assistance and information to help companies and organizations become even better for bicyclists. For the list below, each awarded business is categorized by designation level and includes location and number of employees.
The League of American Bicyclists
Bicycle Friendly Business Award (Bronze)
Commuter Choice Awards honor those top organizations and employers with successful programs that promote alternate transportation options. Awards for individuals recognize those who demonstrate a commitment for transportation options in their workplace, school or community.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit Commuter Choice Award Nominee (individual)
SUMMARY: Diversity and Inclusion Initiative recommendations provided to Second Harvest Heartland which came about through a service project completed by participants in the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) Leadership Saint Paul program, 2016 cohort. The service project component of Leadership Saint Paul partners non-profit organizations with groups of professionals in order to meet an existing need at the non-profit organization. This project identified key components of a Diversity and Inclusion Initiative including guiding principals around Cultural Humility, as well as core elements (leadership, collaboration with HR, shared vocabulary, and cultural competency training).
Diversity and Inclusion Program Recomendations
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-of-the-art-institute-of-chicago
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SAIC Parents Council
Education
CUPA-HR
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cupa-hr
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Public Policy Committee
Health
Minneapolis Regional Chamber
https://www.linkedin.com/company/minneapolis-regional-chamber
mspWellness is the result of a partnership between the Minneapolis Regional Chamber (MRC) and the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD). MRC and MHD are working together to assist business members create healthier work environments.
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2020 mspWellness Cohort Member
Civil Rights and Social Action
City of Saint Paul
https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-saint-paul
"HREEO champions justice and equity by confronting issues of discrimination and providing innovative avenues for accessibility and economic opportunities for all residents and businesses. HREEO achieves these goals by consistently delivering quality customer service, being a voice and advocate within the city and metro area, building relationships throughout the community, and enforcing laws."

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-rights-equal-economic-opportunity
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Vice Chair/Commissioner - Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission (HREEO)
Civil Rights and Social Action
City of Saint Paul
https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-saint-paul
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Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Task Force
Civil Rights and Social Action
Twin Cities R!SE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/twin-cities-rise
This mission of Twin Cities Rise Is to transform lives out of poverty through meaningful employment. TCR assists individuals in poverty on the path to long-term and stable employment. Our work skills training prepares participants with the skills they’ll need on the job. We focus on long term results – with 81% of our graduates staying at their jobs after one year, our 12-month job retention rates are nearly twice the national average. Our curriculum goes beyond teaching – through our signature Personal Empowerment program, we provide transformative change, fostering self-confidence and self-reliance. http://www.twincitiesrise.org/take-action/
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Board of Directors and Governance Committee
Civil Rights and Social Action
Twin Cities RISE!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/twin-cities-rise
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Employer Advisory Panel
Politics
SHRM
https://www.linkedin.com/company/shrm
SHRM Advocacy Captains are appointed by SHRM in consultation with the applicable state council and chapter representatives, serve as the point person and chief member advocacy contact in your congressional district and work to develop, and maintain relationships at the local level with elected officials and members of their staff on HR public policy issues.
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Advocacy Captain for Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
Poverty Alleviation
Second Harvest Heartland
https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-harvest-heartland
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Diversity and Inclusion Service Project Lead
Environment
Hamline Midway Coalition
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamline-midway-coalition
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Transportation Committee Member
Education
University of Vermont
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-vermont
http://learn.uvm.edu/program/business-of-craft-beer/
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Guest Instructor
Civil Rights and Social Action
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
https://www.linkedin.com/company/st-paul-area-chamber
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Leadership Saint Paul Committe Member - Criminal Justice Day
Animal Welfare
Ruff Start Rescue
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruff-start-rescue
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E0BAQFyeSvoKnksjQ/company-logo_100_100/0/1609511457123?e=1655942400&v=beta&t=vh9w8F5GcLmu37ULZCIh4NS436eL9o6LD1HK1ayHx_E
Foster
National Wellness Institute
Resilience & Thriving Facilitator
Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
www.mnpeace.org
STAR-Lite Training: Learning Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience
https://www.mnpeace.org/star-lite-training-1-day.html
HR Certification Institute - HRCI
Risk Management Micro-credential upSkill
Management and Strategy Institute
8295655
CMS (Change Management Specialist)
National Safety Council
OEC-12975983
OSHA 10-Hour Hazard Recognition (General Industry)
360training.com
000011008931
Workplace Violence Prevention (Active Shooter)
Aveta Business Institute
www.sixsigmaonline.org
144747071628
Six Sigma Green Belt
http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/six-sigma-certification/six-sigma-certification-gb.html
OSHA Training Institute
www.osha.gov
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training (Construction)
https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction/index.html
SHRM
bcert.me
SHRM-SCP (Society of Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional)
http://bcert.me/sprofmku
HR Certification Institute - HRCI
www.youracclaim.com
600606027SPHR
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/e84b5449-cb95-4960-9dd4-876ea38d4888/public_url
State of Minnesota
31042764
Notary Public
Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program)
59661
TIPS Certified Trainer
National Association of the Deaf
NAD III (Generalist) Certification
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhart
Ballston Lake, NY
Patrick Hart
Senior Controls Engineer at GE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-patrick-9b158917
Mount Clemens, MI
Brad Patrick
Real Estate Specialist at Brookstone Realtors
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glassdm
Alpharetta, GA
David Glass, CPTD
Director, Sales Learning & Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-koenigsberg-a936447
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
DIANA KOENIGSBERG
Editorial & Advertising Photographer
@dianakoenigsberg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-leech-43018368
Brookline, MA
Jake Leech
PGA Head Golf Professional at Plymouth Country Club
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzuchowski
New York City Metropolitan Area
Jeff Zuchowski
Digital Media | Content | Marketing | Streaming | Strategy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rivas-innovative-mba
Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Rivas (He/Him)
Customer-centric Marketing | B2B Tech and Digital Products
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-baeumler-55312b5
St Paul, MN
Christine Baeumler
Associate Professor at University of Minnesota
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-dunham-64b676a4
Minneapolis, MN
Christopher Dunham
Youth Development Boatbuilding Instructor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-martin-66725b39
Nashville, TN
Tara Martin
Event Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-x-aa2642224
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Connie X.
Art Director / Designer at KNOCK Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanweyandt
Salt Lake City, UT
Susan Weyandt
Regional Sales Manager at Steelcase
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hooper-a4b465a1
Dallas, TX
Amanda Hooper
Talent Acquisition Manager- Corporate Hiring  at Neiman Marcus Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexamerling
San Francisco Bay Area
Alex Amerling
Partnerships at Handshake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiehongwater
Stillwater, MN
Angie Hong
Water Education Senior Specialist
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shanehicks
Greater Oxford Area
Shane Hicks
Vice President Global Talent Acquisition at Sitecore: Disrupting the Digital Experience market with innovative solutions turning consumers into fans.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylzima
Greater Milwaukee
Cheryl Zima, SPHR
Human Capital Leader, Consultant, Coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcialeake
Mauldin, SC
Marcia Leake, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Associate Vice President Human Resources at Tri-County Technical College
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        I had the pleasure of working for Autumn Amadou-Blegen as her HR Assistant at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Autumn is such a strong, patient, and kind leader who is constantly seeking to make things run smoother and more efficiently at MCAD. She is a great listener who truly loves what she does as she so positively impacts everyone she encounters. Autumn made me feel valued and appreciated and is one of the best supervisors I have ever had!  Kjirsten Zellmer
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I had the opportunity to work with Autumn on a volunteer project this year. Autumn was a careful listener and leader, both respectful and direct. She embodies a rare combination of openness and sense of self. Those who work with Autumn know that she is insightful, thoughtful and curious.  
Liked by Autumn Amadou-Blegen, MAHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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The life of a DEI practitioner.
Liked by Autumn Amadou-Blegen, MAHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Water Sabbath teaser out today!So stoked to begin sharing what Mike Thienes have been working on the last 1.5+ years.  Chapters start dropping…
Shared by Autumn Amadou-Blegen, MAHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is looking for a Community Relations Manager! #housing #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitcareers #communityrelations…
Dayforce Customer User Group
https://static-exp1.licdn.com/sc/h/4h1ldzvvebtszyx75ve7dst1v
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13506894
HR Professionals in CPG / Food / Beverage (for Human Resources people in Consumer Packaged Goods).
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4D07AQEG8cTQIv8QtQ/group-logo_image-shrink_200x200/0/1631362211989?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=ZYm37Gu09xIz3pp_wmi4VLJUL2DDkXhqC7eBjN3cWxw
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3200625
Jobs in Nonprofits
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C5607AQEIJ4SvZLMIVQ/group-logo_image-shrink_200x200/0/1631436848211?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=AtLqML9NgTdcrPJt-285O0XLZ5GvTqlUzmesoyEYgF4
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1814873
Amnesty International - working to protect human rights worldwide
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C5607AQF7fnFMyvZyHg/group-logo_image-shrink_200x200/0/1631421385185?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=gG1JznxN7nVOcTwQpSVFH7rXjQcRckh4trv2BwgSwX4
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/43780
Non-Profit Management Professionals
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4D07AQEoSTqgujCdsQ/group-logo_image-shrink_200x200/0/1631374993625?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=2FHss4okwpKczkDhjpWkDjVwnBsENPTPMcASJrNFpyA
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1405277
MCAD Alumni and Students
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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/734017
Human Resources Professionals: THE "Unofficial" forum for SHRM Members
https://static-exp1.licdn.com/sc/h/4h1ldzvvebtszyx75ve7dst1v
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/120142
American Payroll Association
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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1051077
MCAD Sustainable Design Program
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C5607AQEluDYpw_AJ3A/group-logo_image-shrink_92x92/0/1631567707155?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=cLbJY8j4K-i_L6ukZ7U9eTJQUR-GmivbQuB0lkXIWIY
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1945418
Lean In Together Minneapolis-St. Paul
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4D07AQF3TQUoHjIU5Q/group-logo_image-shrink_92x92/0/1521150936134?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=EFdABbYurFo8pbbHSMwcB5YcCV5j7zqGzh3IagH51rY
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8327142
Brewery Business Operations
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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12020270
ABInBev
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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/38560
LinkedMinnesota
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4D07AQF7xTPao-i3fA/group-logo_image-shrink_200x200/0/1631359286559?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=dZ5Rt4Ic-2hhlCf4JVid5NpkJwHBhTyajBuR-2HaIO4
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/50913
CACUBO
https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E07AQER7stP8wmB5g/group-logo_image-shrink_92x92/0/1642302726615?e=1647691200&v=beta&t=vdJJEEIlOhoKk3Y9D9c5hHGEpiLDpZk9Pmf00ETpHpM
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12057174