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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (10/08/08)- Lars Leafblad, a resident of Roseville, MN, has been named a Policy Fellow at
the University of Minnesota's Hubert H.Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. He is one of 33 individuals selected for
this year's program.
Leafblad is a vice president with KeyStone Search, a Minneapolis based retained executive search firm with
a unique emphasis on corporate culture. Prior to KeyStone, Leafblad served as director of development for the Hubert H. Humphrey
Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, assistant director of alumni and parent relations at St. Olaf College,
and as a market development manager with Four51.com. He serves on the boards of Faith's Lodge and The Salvation Army-Twin
Cities, and is active in a number of other organizations. Leafblad earned a bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College and a
master's degree in business administration from the Carlson School of Management. He resides in Roseville with his wife
Maren and their two children.
The Policy Fellows program prepares individuals from all professional sectors to assume leadership roles in
public affairs. Through a nine-month educational experience that includes workshops, seminars, and leadership development
activities, Policy Fellows gain practical training in public affairs leadership while examining national and international
issues confronting the United States. Fellows are selected from Greater Minnesota as well as the Twin Cities, increasing
interaction and understanding among those who affect communities throughout the state of Minnesota.
The Policy Fellows program is characterized by a distinguished tradition of training the best and brightest
emerging leaders in Minnesota. Begun by Vice President Walter Mondale and Geri Joseph in 1990 and co-directed for a dozen
years by former congressmen Tim Penny and Vin Weber, the program is now directed by nationally prominent political science
Professor Lawrence Jacobs, the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies at the University of Minnesota.
Says Jacobs, "We are thrilled to be working with this impressive group of Fellows, representing government,
business, and nonprofit sectors. The program for the coming year will equip these individuals with the leadership skills to
advance the common good in Minnesota and beyond," said Jacobs. "These new Fellows represent Minnesota's changing demographics and
trends, and they join a distinguished group of over 500 prominent Minnesotans who are alumni of the program."
The program is housed in the Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. The
Center strives to increase public understanding of politics and promote an informed and engaged citizenry through research
and by offering a wide array of public events and programs.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, the University of Minnesota's graduate school of public
affairs, prepares individuals for public service and designs more effective public policies and institutions. The institute offers
four graduate degree programs and is home to 16 research and outreach centers and programs.
KeyStone Search is proud to announce that Marcia Ballinger, Ph.D., has been named one of this year's "Industry
Leaders" by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. This honor is awarded to 25 women in the region every year who have
proven to be strong leaders in the for-profit, non-profit or public sectors. Since joining KeyStone in 2002, the company has
seen growth of 600%. What may be even more impressive is her leadership in the community. Marcia currently serves on the board of
directors of the Twin Cities Red Cross, Capella University and the MN Adoption Network. In the past, she has also served on the
board of the Crisis Connection and has generously given her time and talents to other charitable causes along the way.
KeyStone Search is pleased to announce that Diane Meskan has joined the team as Director of Administration. Diane will be responsible for coordination of all office activities, research projects and database management. Diane previously worked for the Bloomington Arts Center and earlier spent a number of years with Mackay Envelope in Minneapolis.
KeyStone Search Principal Rebecca Yanisch has been named to the board of directors of the Minneapolis YWCA. The YWCA of Minneapolis focuses on empowering women and eliminating racism through a variety of community-based programs. The YWCA has been established in Minneapolis since 1891 and has continually made an enormous impact on the lives of girls and women, as well as the community at large.
Faith's Lodge, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving those who are facing the serious illness or death of a child, announced that Lars Leafblad, vice president, KeyStone Search, was elected to its board of directors.
Faith's Lodge provides a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present, and build hope for the future.
Faith's Lodge is the only organization of its kind in the country. Collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Charities - Upper Midwest, and other generous contributors, has enabled Faith's Lodge to serve over 125 families during its first year of operation.
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