TeamWomen

TeamWomen We Inspire Women To Rise Together! Co-founded by Pam Borton and Linda Hopkins, the genesis of TeamWomenMN started in the spring of 2011.

Pam Borton, a seasoned and successful head women’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota, was invited to be the keynote speaker for the Women in Business Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal honoring 50 top women executives. As Borton delivered her inspiring and emotional speech on the life lessons her student-athletes learned daily, her message resonate

d loud and clear – women need to support women. In her impassioned presentation to encourage and support women in reaching their full potential, she emphasized that we need more women in leadership! And women need to help other women become successful. On the heels of delivering this moving and motivational message – and with the support of many of the women who received awards that day – believers came together and launched TeamWomenMN.

Thank you to everyone who donated to help us supply backpacks with comfort and care items to kids who are abruptly remov...
08/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to help us supply backpacks with comfort and care items to kids who are abruptly removed from their home to be placed in foster care. ❤️ We crushed our goal and came together to pack the backpacks at our Headshots & Connection Hour event!

Special thanks to Susan Freiberg for making the wish list, having the supplies shipped to her house, and for dropping the backpacks off at SPPD, our partners, the next day!

Over the past two years, under President Cunningham's leadership, the University has strengthened its academic excellenc...
08/22/2026

Over the past two years, under President Cunningham's leadership, the University has strengthened its academic excellence, exceeded fundraising targets, and built on its land grant mission.

Today, nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans and 8 in 10 Minnesota leaders have a favorable impression of the University. The University’s new strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030, outlines a bold vision. It positions the University as a magnet for top talent, a powerful driver of economic vitality, and one of the nation’s most impactful public research universities.

Central to that vision is the University’s role as a modern land-grant institution that delivers real-world solutions, expands opportunity, and serves the public good in Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on October 6th for an inspiring conversation between University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and WCCO Radio’s Vineeta Sawkar as they explore her remarkable leadership journey, from the ER to the president’s office. https://teamwomenmn.org/event/power-luncheon-from-the-er-to-the-presidents-office-a-conversation-with-university-of-minnesota-president-rebecca-cunningham/

of Minnesota Twin Citiessident Cunningham's leadership, the University has strengthened its academic excellence, exceeded fundraising targets, and built on its land grant mission.

Today, nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans and 8 in 10 Minnesota leaders have a favorable impression of the University. The University’s new strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030, outlines a bold vision. It positions the University as a magnet for top talent, a powerful driver of economic vitality, and one of the nation’s most impactful public research universities.

Central to that vision is the University’s role as a modern land-grant institution that delivers real-world solutions, expands opportunity, and serves the public good in Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on October 6th for an inspiring conversation between University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham and WCCO Radio’s Vineeta Sawkar as they explore her remarkable leadership journey, from the ER to the president’s office. https://teamwomenmn.org/event/power-luncheon-from-the-er-to-the-presidents-office-a-conversation-with-university-of-minnesota-president-rebecca-cunningham/

Our Empower Leadership Academy is now booking half-day sessions for school-free days this fall! 🍂 We bring the coaches a...
08/21/2026

Our Empower Leadership Academy is now booking half-day sessions for school-free days this fall! 🍂 We bring the coaches and curriculum; you provide the space, and together we help young girls ages 10-18 build confidence, resilience, mental wellness, and leadership skills that last a lifetime.

Pick a day your district has off from school and turn it into a day of empowerment for young girls! 🎉

Watch an academy in action ▶️ https://youtu.be/9v6p25P249M?si=sd0K4pRKNBu1oDhQ

Our Headshots & Connection hour was truly connection + purpose + community!📍We gathered at Sarah Edwards' creative studi...
08/18/2026

Our Headshots & Connection hour was truly connection + purpose + community!

📍We gathered at Sarah Edwards' creative studio space in the Kickernick Building — absolutely beautiful

🍹 We mingled over great conversation and drinks from Paige O'Leary at Bootleg Blondie Mobile Bar

📸 Our members now have beautiful new headshots from Lisa Buck Photography

🎒 We packed backpacks with comfort and care items for kids being placed abruptly in foster care — in partnership with SPPD

Thanks to everyone who made this event so special!

We have space for 20 more mentors in our Mentor Program Fall Cohort! Our Mentor Program is mutually beneficial — you'll ...
08/18/2026

We have space for 20 more mentors in our Mentor Program Fall Cohort! Our Mentor Program is mutually beneficial — you'll sharpen your own leadership skills, gain fresh perspectives from someone at a different career stage, and get real practice developing talent, all while helping shape another woman's career.

Join the 727 women who've already been part of this program: https://teamwomenmn.org/mentoring/

✨ Being a mentor is a TeamWomen membership benefit. If you're not yet a member, this is a wonderful reason to join!

The young girls in your life ages 10-18 can join our upcoming Empower Leadership Academies for FREE thanks to our amazin...
08/15/2026

The young girls in your life ages 10-18 can join our upcoming Empower Leadership Academies for FREE thanks to our amazing partners committed to empowering the next generation of leaders!

These 3-hour academies guide girls through our four pillars—Confidence, Leadership, Resilience, and Mental Wellness—in a safe, inspiring, and interactive environment designed for growth and fun during summer break.

✨ August 27th 9am-12pm hosted by Roads Foundation & RHS Booster Club in Rogers: https://teamwomenmn.org/event/empower-leadership-academy-sponsored-by-rogers-high-school/

✨ September 12th 9am-12pm hosted by St. Paul Police Department in St. Paul: https://teamwomenmn.org/event/empower-leadership-academy-hosted-by-st-paul-police-department-3/

Despite earning more degrees than men, women continue to hit a “broken rung” at the very first step up to management.Thi...
08/14/2026

Despite earning more degrees than men, women continue to hit a “broken rung” at the very first step up to management.

This is a persistent gap that hinders advancement throughout our careers. Drawing from McKinsey’s groundbreaking research and insights from The Broken Rung, Audrey Lucas will unpack why this critical advancement gap exists and, more importantly, how to overcome it.

Whether you are early in your career, navigating a transition, or already leading at the executive level, you will leave this session with actionable strategies to take ownership of your next chapter! https://teamwomenmn.org/event/power-luncheon-overcoming-the-broken-rung-building-experience-capital-for-career-momentum/

Check out these new auction items for our 2026 Empower Gala!✨ Little Birdie Buddies Bundle — Four books from the Little ...
08/12/2026

Check out these new auction items for our 2026 Empower Gala!

✨ Little Birdie Buddies Bundle — Four books from the Little Birdie Buddies series (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Babies, and Love), plus two ceramic mugs and a plush. A cozy gift for the readers in your life.

✨ Women's Drum Center Gift Certificate — Good for three beginner classes or one specialty workshop at the Women's Drum Center in Saint Paul. A fun way to try something new!

✨ Timberwolves Lexus Club Seats from Irish Titan — A pair of seats directly behind the Wolves bench, plus access to Lexus Club dining and all the shenanigans that come with sitting that close to the action.

Want to bid on these? Register for the Empower Gala on November 12. https://teamwomenmn.org/2026-empower-gala/

Have something to donate? We're still building the list, and we'd love to feature your item or experience. https://airtable.com/appErbU1ItUzxJLrk/shru7y8r9a7qwo69b

❤️ Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared, commented, and donated auction items to help us have the best fala to date!

Join our Fall 2026 Mentor Program cohort as a mentor and sharpen your leadership skills while helping shape the next ste...
08/11/2026

Join our Fall 2026 Mentor Program cohort as a mentor and sharpen your leadership skills while helping shape the next step in another woman's career!

We'll pair you with an ambitious woman ready to grow. Share your experience, build a meaningful connection, and make a real impact on her career trajectory. Our mentors tell us they gain just as much as they give!

We're looking for 35 mentors ready for the mentees who will need us! https://teamwomenmn.org/mentoring/

✨ Being a mentor is a TeamWomen membership benefit. If you're not yet a member, this is a wonderful reason to join!

A huge thank you to the incredible sponsors stepping up to support our 2026 Empower Gala on November 12th! Your support ...
08/05/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible sponsors stepping up to support our 2026 Empower Gala on November 12th! Your support makes this event possible, and it fuels the work we get to do all year long.

Sponsorship levels range from $1,500 to $7,500, with premier seating, recognition, and visibility that puts your organization in front of our community.https://teamwomenmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SponsorshipPDF-EmpowerGala-05.13.2026.pdf

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