Twila Dang is passionate about creating media content that respects, encourages, understands and uplifts women. She created her digital Media company to do just that. Matriarch is the home of on-demand entertainment that is made with women in mind. She combines women-focused content with actionable steps to build community across audio, social media platforms and live events. She is also a news producer at Minnesota Public Radio and the cohost of the MPR podcast, small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood.

Michelle Tran Maryns is the Founder & CEO of We Sparkle Co., a public benefit corporation that helps founders build their businesses with balance by providing them a digital assistant that saves them time, increases their sales, and optimizes their productivity in a sustainable way. Prior to We Sparkle, Michelle was the Chief of Strategic Initiatives at Meda, a community development financial institution named by the U.S. Department of Commerce as the top minority business development center in the country for four years in a row. Before Meda, she was the Associate Director of Digital Strategy & Innovation at the American Academy of Neurology, Strategy Consultant at Rêve Consulting, Community Relations Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice, and a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State. In her free time, she helps startups and businesses as a volunteer at WomenVenture and the Entrepreneur in Residence at Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest. She earned a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Arts in Slavic Languages & Literatures from the University of Kansas.

Nikki Klocker is here for you. Growing up in St Cloud, Minnesota, Nikki has always been interested in human psychology, art and hospitality- taking care of guests and staff alike. She has extensive experience in coordination, management, and creating strong business-client relationships.

Nikki's artistic spirit, blended with intense attention to detail are what drives the guest experience at the Grand Cafe.

Together, Nikki and Jamie believe that experiences at the Grand need to be about celebrating real, marvelous life. Our goal is to make your time here nothing short of magical.