Meet the BIO Girls Advocacy Committees: Marketing Advisory Committee

Abby Boggs-Johnson

Digital Marketing Officer
Western State Bank

Sparking creativity fueled by curiosity is what's always inspired Abby. Abby has carried that into her marketing career for the past 10+ years. That drive to create, figure things out, uncover new ideas, try new things, and find better processes and strategies energizes her day in and day out. Abby is thrilled to be part of this advisory committee and use my strengths to help an organization doing amazing things in our region.

Abby is a proud graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead (Go, Cobbers!). Having a service mindset is something Concordia instilled in her, and something she’s taken into my professional life. Abby has been involved in various committees and volunteering opportunities for organizations in the community. Currently, she volunteer for the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Women Connect committee, Concordia’s Reunion Giving committee, and on a project advisory basis for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.

Abby lives in Moorhead with her husband, Brent, and their son, Olin. When she’s not busy with work or side involvement, Abby loves to read, be outside, listen to true crime podcasts (one of her guilty pleasures), and cook. (Abby’s son has a milk allergy, so you can often find her experimenting with dairy alternatives!)

Emma Bonnet

Digital Marketing Lead
Spotlight Media

Emma Bonnet is the Digital Marketing Lead at Spotlight Media in Fargo, ND. In her role, she works with clients across various industries to develop marketing strategies, create unique content, and determine digital marketing goals. In addition to working at Spotlight, Emma spends her free time working with local businesses on their social media presence and marketing strategy.

Emma is a North Dakota State University graduate, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing in three years and graduated Magne Cum Laude. She is an Iowa native but currently lives in Fargo with her boyfriend, Jeff, and their Chocolate Lab, Kona. Emma enjoys playing volleyball and softball, meeting new people in the community, and taking Kona for walks (in the summer).

Kelsey Burgad

Channel Marketing Manager
WEX

Kelsey is passionate about working across teams toward a common goal while having a little fun along the way. Her experience as a marketer, designer, project manager and leader gave her a great opportunity to work alongside a creative, hungry team of marketers who help support revenue growth with a national sales organization.

Activator | Ideation | Individualization | Communication | Includer

Elise Eidsness

Owner and President
Green Olive Marketing

As the president and owner of Green Olive Marketing since 2009, Elise assists companies with improving their sales and marketing processes and programs, generating and nurturing leads, and ultimately, driving revenue with measurable results.

Elise has her bachelors degree in Business/Marketing from NDSU. She is originally from MN, but currently resides in Colorado with her husband Ryan. Together they have 2 kids - a daughter that is attending Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and a son that is a sophomore in high school and of course, they have Maggie, their black lab!

Angel Evenson

Owner/Consultant
AKA Communications

Driven by her goal of leaving you happier than before you met, Angel's main goal in life is to love first. Being married to a man-bun wearing teacher and running around after 2 toddlers keeps her grounded. Angel owns AKA Communications where her passion for business and life blends as she helps mission driven organizations grow. Her clients seek out her array of expertise ranging from sales & marketing to fitness & writing. Her passion for children runs deep as a portion of all proceeds from AKA go to non-profits that support & protect children.

Alexandra Floersch

Multimedia Content Marketer
Bell Bank

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Professional Communication & Emerging Media from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Alexandra’s background includes stints in digital media planning, blogging, journalism, social media marketing … and fashion. “Extroverted to a fault,” Alex brings effervescence, wit and a whole lot of passion to whatever she does.

As a Multimedia Content Marketer on Bell Bank’s marketing team in Fargo, ND, Alex writes compelling copy for everything from ads and articles to social media and beyond. She also collaborates on sponsorship opportunities, plans campaigns and content strategy, and shoots and edits video and photography.

Alex is energized by people and driven to continually learn and grow, as an active alumni and co-lead for United Way’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program. She strongly believes in cultivating in young girls the confidence and courage to chase their dreams.

Alex lives in Horace, ND, with her fiancé. Growing up in Battle Lake, MN, she spends summer weekends playing a not-so-serious game of golf or enjoying a day on Otter Tail Lake.

Delaney Freer

Global Marketing Manager
OnActuate

Delaney Freer grew up in Minnesota and graduated from NDSU in 2015 with a major in Public Relations & Advertising. She currently works in marketing and lives in Fargo with her fiancé.

Delaney is a well-intentioned plant mom, crafty up-cycler, book nerd, and wannabe true crime solver. With questionable hand-eye coordination, her favorite way to exercise is hiking.

Delaney wishes an organization like BIO Girls had been around when she was younger!

Christina Graalum

Marketing Manager
Enclave

Christina brings more than ten years of marketing and communications experience to the BIO Girls Advocacy Committee. In her current role as Marketing Manager at Enclave, Christina combines her passion for project management with her expertise in branding, advertising, communications and digital media platforms to support Enclave's business objectives and continued growth. Prior to joining Enclave, Christina served in Marketing roles at both Gate City Bank and First International Bank & Trust, where she made contributions to the strategic marketing vision and implemented strategies to support customer acquisition, loyalty and retention. A native of Fargo, ND, and graduate of Moorhead State University Moorhead, Christina is incredibly proud to be raising her family in such a generous community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children skating, swimming, and taking their Goldendoodle, Owen, out for a stroll.

Amanda McKinnon

Bodacious Brander/CEO
MINT Brand Marketing

Amanda is a risk taker, a magic maker and business shaker. Her career is a wildly woven ball of branding and marketing strategy, writing, graphic design, event planning, media buying, public relations and beyond.

Amanda has also had the privilege of working within and alongside organizations in an operational and development capacity, while gaining experience in human resources and management. This means she understand the value of a positive culture, fiscal responsibility and producing results.

Mary Cait McManamon

Marketing Strategist
MCMktg LLC

Mary Cait McManamon is the founder of MCMktg, a social media marketing agency providing marketing solutions to solo entrepreneurs and female-owned small businesses. She started her business after graduating with a degree in Business Management-Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May 2020.

In her free time, Mary Cait enjoys volunteering with organizations who are committed to supporting and empowering women and girls.

Shelley Szudera

Creative Director
Choice Bank

Shelley Szudera joined the BIO Girls Board of Directors in 2020. Shelley has worked for Choice Bank (formerly Choice Financial) since 2013 and currently serves as their Creative Director. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2005. She spent seven years living and working in San Francisco, California, before returning to Fargo to be closer to family and life-long friends. Inspired by Choice Bank’s core value to “better the places we live,” Shelley invests in her community through several board commitments including: The American Advertising Federation of North Dakota (AAF-ND), where she served five years including the role of President; The Arts Partnership (TAP), where she is in her second term and serves as Vice President; and most recently BIO Girls where she’ll begin her first term fall of 2020. Shelley enjoys running and biking along the Red River, traveling to new places, and exploring all our great metro area has to offer. Along with husband Kurt, Shelley resides in Fargo where they raise their daughter, Marley, and her two best feline friends, Fulton and Ernie.

Sarah Thorsrud

Program Manager
Plug and Play

An impactful leader with enthusiasm for pristine customer service, and a proven record of exceeding goals. Ability to think strategically, with innovative focus, and impeccable attention to detail. Excels in motivating, and working with others, problem-solving, and good time management and focus. Embraces new challenges and opportunities, and thrives under pressure.