Speakers

David Kuball grew up on a dairy farm near Faribault with his parents and seven brothers and sisters. After high school, David went to the University of Minnesota a degree in Journalism. He works with technology for Optum Health. David has been married to his wife, Jan, since 1988 and has a daughter, Kristin. David has a love for history which has been a hobby for most of his life. He has been on the board of the Golden Valley Historical Society since 2017 and treasurer since 2018.

As Vice President of Member Services with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Megan Krohn serves as the bridge between member needs and quality programming. She is responsible for engaging with the business community, regardless of their membership status, to better understand the challenges they face and innovate on how the Chamber can best support them. In her two and a half years with the Chamber, Megan has built lasting relationships with an array of communities and businesses, small and large, building bridges across our community and creating opportunities for small businesses. Some of her proudest moments include speaking at ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses such as Spire Credit Union this summer and the Franklin Center last year.
 
Prior to working at the Chamber, Megan had 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience at Youth Frontiers. She was responsible for producing high quality events, building culture and community, and developing strategies to promote effective business operations and growth opportunities. As Director of Programs, Megan oversaw the successful facilitation of over 800 programs that impacted 125,000 students and educators annually.
 
While born and raised in the City of Minneapolis, Megan also expanded her horizons when she lived in New York City, shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Her diverse background in music, theatre, and public policy has helped strengthen her ability to connect with a variety of people. Megan understands the value of collaboration, promotion of diverse voices, and being a civically engaged leader.
 
When not speaking with business leaders and community members, Megan enjoys her time watching her stepsons George and Isaac on the basketball court or in the baseball/soccer/lacrosse/football (you name the sport!) fields with her wife, Sarah.

Dr. Krystle E. Lieberman Wall DC, RD, LD is the daughter of Dr. Arlen Lieberman; they both practice at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities. Krystle graduated in 2006 from North Dakota State with her B.S. degree in Dietetics. She then attended Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington where she obtained her Doctorate in Chiropractic in November 2009. Dr. Krystle is not only a chiropractor and dietitian, but she also received her acupuncture certification. Acupuncture can help with pain relief, muscle spasms, relaxation, cravings, and much more! In 2021 she obtained her Certified Breastfeeding Specialist-Lactation Consultant certification and is so excited to help families even more with this service! She currently resides in Maple Grove, MN with her husband Tommy, son Charlie, daughters Aniela and Sophia, and Border Collie Willa. She enjoys dancing, singing, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Michael Thomas Osterholm, Ph.D., is an American epidemiologist, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. On November 9, 2020, Osterholm was named to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.

This meeting takes place at Westwood Hills in St. Louis Park in combination with the St. Louis Park Morning Club and St. Louis Park Noon Club.

 

Judge LaJune Lange began her legal career with the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office as a trial lawyer until appointed by the governor to the trial court in 1985. Judge Lange served as a Fourth Judicial District Court Judge for the State of Minnesota, handling complex civil and criminal cases until her recent retirement. Judge Lange now serves as Senior Fellow with the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She is a founding member of the Minnesota Minority Lawyers Association and has served on the Minnesota State Bar Association Board of Governors, Minnesota Women Lawyers, Minnesota Public Interest Research Foundation, American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, and Minnesota Supreme Court Racial Bias Task Force. Judge Lange is an internationally recognized expert in human rights and the rule of law in developing nations.