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an art lover from an early age, Kim spent the early years of her career as a graphic artist and editorial liaison. Her work led her to the publishing world where she became Editor-inChief of award winning From House to Home national magazine. in addition, Kim served as Editor for wedding Vow and PB&J—a family publication, as well as Director of Operations for Publication Services of america. today, Kim continues to write and edit and is passionate about her work with Friends of Chimbote, traveling to Chimbote, Peru as often as she can, to work at Father Jack’s Mission.

Joyce Eisenbraun enjoys the opportunities that writing has given—to explore new ideas, meet new people and gain a better understanding of the community and the world. a native of north Dakota, Joyce is a graduate of nDSu, and has worked in advertising and owned her own marketing company. these days, she is the “chief storyteller” for Elim rehab & Care Center as their director of marketing and development. She and her husband, Dennis, live in Fargo with their son, David.

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Berly is a Fargo native. He studied political science at university of north Dakota, where he was active in student government. nelson attended the university of north Dakota School of law and worked as a law clerk at the Cass County State’s attorney’s office in Fargo. He joined Serkland law Firm in 2004 where he practices civil litigation with an emphasis in the areas of commercial, banking and family law. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in north Dakota and Minnesota. He is a member of the Fargo rotary Club and lives in Fargo with his family.

Having produced shows for illustrious networks like ESPn radio and History Channel, and having lived in exotic locales such as Sydney, australia, and Dijon, France, Patricia Carlson never imagined she’d call Fargo home. But when she settled here after earning a master of science degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at northwestern university, she quickly realized she could take her career to the next level. an award-winning journalist, Patricia writes for publications and web sites in the red river Valley and across the country, authors her own blog, and works full-time as a new mom.

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ashley is enjoying writing again after a taking a hiatus to start a company with her husband. She’s been a reporter, producer or contributor for television, radio, newspaper, magazine and online outlets. She’s worked mostly in the FM area, but started her journalism work abroad, studying and writing about French coverage of the conflict in iraq. when she’s not working at Prairie Public or freelancing, ashley enjoys experimenting with food, traveling, listening to her daughter play piano and violin and pretending to be good at sewing.

Brittany Dunnigan

Brittany Dunnigan is a student at Minnesota State university Moorhead pursuing a degree in mass communications, public relations and marketing. She is an honors apprentice in the university’s Marketing and Communications Department, treasurer of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter, and active member of the Public relations Student Society of america chapter. She will be participating in the Fall 2013 Disney College Program in Orlando, Fla.