06/25/2026
THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FUN CONTINUES!
Here is an update from MARIE HENTGES ANDERSON, 2001 Ambassador:
"I live in Edina with my husband, Jake, and our three kids - Isla (almost 7), Wells (almost 5), and Sullivan (almost 3).
Professionally, I own a consulting firm and have spent the past nearly two decades doing work I genuinely love. As an industrial/organizational psychologist, I lead a team of about 25 people who help organizations make better talent decisions through executive assessment, leadership development, research, and the development of assessment tools and other intellectual property. In short, if it involves applying psychology to the business world, we’re probably interested in it!
While my career keeps me busy and engaged, the most meaningful part of my life is being a mom. I went from someone who never planned to have children to having three, and they have been the greatest gift. Anyone who knew me growing up would immediately recognize Isla as my mini-me. She loves softball and gymnastics. Wells is a huge sports fan and has already developed a love for hockey (much to my chagrin!). Sullivan is our sweet, cuddly third baby who is quickly discovering his independence and keeping us on our toes.
Looking back, the Cambridge Ambassador Program was a major turning point for me. It helped me develop confidence in myself and gave me an appreciation that the world was much bigger than I realized growing up. It was one of the first experiences that made me believe I could do just about anything if I was willing to work for it.
My favorite part of the year was the opportunity to travel, meet so many incredible people, and grow in confidence. The friendships, experiences, and personal growth are what stand out most 25 years later.
My favorite event was definitely the North Hudson Pepper Fest, where our group absolutely dominated! The three of us were legendary snackers, so there was plenty of “parade preparation” happening before and after every event."
We love that MARIE told us she still has all of her "things" in a large bin that houses tons of pictures, buttons, programs, etc. from her year! She still has her crown, sash, and pins. It has gone with her on no less than 10 moves, and she will never part with it! 🥰
